Real Estate Investing in Reno County, Kansas

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9 ZIP codes • Population: 59,517

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

Solid choice β€” values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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: 10.5% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $170,906
Avg Monthly Rent $847
ZIP Codes 9

Investing in Reno County Real Estate

Across Reno County's 9 ZIPs, the picture is modest β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

unambiguously Reno County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects tepid investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

Demographics in Reno show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is lackluster relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$170,906
Avg Monthly Rent
$847
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Hutchinson, KS metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
47%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Reno County

1 College 4,983 Students 1,151 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Hutchinson Community College
2-Year Public Β· 4,983 students
πŸ“ ~1,151 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 1,151 students living off-campus, Reno County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Reno County

ZIP Codes in Reno County, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Reno County

Which real estate strategy fits, KS?

For, KS, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Are renters plentiful in, KS?

Expect a solid tenant pool in, KS. The rental market absorbs $847/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Is vacancy a concern in, KS?

Occupancy in, KS runs even-keeled with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $847/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Is, KS landlord-friendly?

Landlord-friendliness in, KS is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

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