Real Estate Investing in Shawnee County, Kansas

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22 ZIP codes • Population: 177,957

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (80/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.5 / 5 (58/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.5/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $218,796
Avg Monthly Rent $1,122
ZIP Codes 22

Investing in Shawnee County Real Estate

With 177,957 residents across 7 cities, Shawnee County shows soft fundamentals that keep most passive capital on the sidelines β€” a region that demands real local knowledge.

Across Shawnee's 22 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs lackluster: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Population dynamics in Shawnee haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with thin income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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WCW Property Management specializes in single and multi-family dwellings and HOAs in Northeast Kansas, Wichita, and Kansas City, KS and MO, offering services for tenants, owners, and investors. summary from their website

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PURE Property Management of Kansas offers property management services. summary from their website

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Rental Management Solutions provides property management services in Northeast Kansas, including rental search, tenant portal, and owner FAQs. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$218,796
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,122
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Topeka, KS metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
40%
Days Pending
0/2
35 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Shawnee County

4 Colleges 7,215 Students 1,242 Off-Campus Renters
B
Washburn University
4-Year Public Β· 5,663 students
πŸ“ ~872 students rent off-campus
C+
Washburn Institute of Technology
Vocational Public Β· 1,187 students
πŸ“ ~370 students rent off-campus
C
Rasmussen University-Kansas
4-Year For-Profit Β· 333 students
C
Midwest Barber College
Vocational For-Profit Β· 32 students

Investor Insight: With 1,242 students living off-campus, Shawnee County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Shawnee County

ZIP Codes in Shawnee County, KS

66614 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Topeka
Population 32,586
Avg Home $243,038
Avg Rent $1,500/mo
66604 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Topeka
Population 22,876
Avg Home $163,657
Avg Rent $1,095/mo
66605 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Topeka
Population 20,592
Avg Home $162,427
Avg Rent $1,146/mo
66606 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Topeka
Population 10,177
Avg Home $137,895
Avg Rent $1,170/mo
66618 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Topeka
Population 10,113
Avg Home $311,098
Avg Rent $1,530/mo
66611 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Topeka
Population 9,912
Avg Home $164,452
Avg Rent $1,242/mo
66607 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Topeka
Population 9,873
Avg Home $74,931
Avg Rent $819/mo
66610 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Topeka
Population 9,728
Avg Home $393,661
Avg Rent $1,422/mo
66617 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Topeka
Population 8,748
Avg Home $281,255
Avg Rent $1,231/mo
66609 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Topeka
Population 7,912
Avg Home $248,117
Avg Rent $1,938/mo
66616 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Topeka
Population 6,065
Avg Home $106,478
Avg Rent $963/mo
66608 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Topeka
Population 4,789
Avg Home $108,795
Avg Rent $882/mo
66409 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Berryton
Population 3,478
Avg Home $379,372
Avg Rent $927/mo
66615 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Topeka
Population 3,144
Avg Home $322,323
Avg Rent $1,403/mo
66619 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Topeka
Population 3,069
Avg Home $136,365
Avg Rent $1,195/mo
66402 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Auburn
Population 3,044
Avg Home $287,843
Avg Rent $963/mo
66542 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Tecumseh
Population 3,039
Avg Home $309,699
Avg Rent $936/mo
66539 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Silver Lake
Population 2,723
Avg Home $284,210
Avg Rent $864/mo
66612 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Topeka
Population 1,994
Avg Home $67,962
Avg Rent $760/mo
66533 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rossville
Population 1,609
Avg Home $238,089
Avg Rent $981/mo
66603 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Topeka
Population 1,304
Avg Home $65,157
Avg Rent $788/mo
66546 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Wakarusa
Population 1,182
Avg Home $326,679
Avg Rent $927/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shawnee County

Are homes affordable in, KS?

Expect median prices around $219K in, KS. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been consistent.

Are landlord laws favorable in, KS?

, KS falls under KS landlord-tenant law, which is tenant-protective. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

What is the tenant pool like in, KS?

Working renters make up the core of the, KS tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

How does the, KS market compare with KS as a whole?

Versus statewide KS, is broadly in line with. Its 3.5/5 investability score reflects that position.

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