Real Estate Investing in Pottawatomie County, Kansas

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 18,520

Should you buy in Pottawatomie County, KS? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (62/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.5% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $310,128
Avg Monthly Rent $922
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in Pottawatomie County Real Estate

Pottawatomie County is one of those Kansas regions where numbers warn before they reward. 6 cities, 18,520 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Across Pottawatomie's 6 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs underwhelming: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Pottawatomie β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$310,128
Avg Monthly Rent
$922
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (KS)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Manhattan, KS metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
48%
Days Pending
0/2
33 days

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Cities in Pottawatomie County

ZIP Codes in Pottawatomie County, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pottawatomie County

How high is vacancy risk in, KS?

, KS sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader KS rental market.

What kind of tenants rent in, KS?

The renter base in, KS is reasonable for the $922/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields reliable tenants.

Should investors consider, KS?

, KS reflects an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $310K and average rents around $922/mo. That combination puts it in the healthy tier for investor interest.

What is the typical home price in, KS?

The median home value in, KS is roughly $310K. That puts it reasonable relative to the KS statewide average.

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