Real Estate Investing in Sumner County, Kansas

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7 ZIP codes • Population: 18,802

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.1 / 5 (54/100)

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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  • High vacancy: 14.8% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.1/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $172,724
Avg Monthly Rent $888
ZIP Codes 7

Investing in Sumner County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Kansas: Sumner has 7 cities, 7 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

Investors considering Sumner, Kansas should understand what the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating represents β€” a region with material challenges, not a temporary rough patch.

Population dynamics in Sumner haven't been supportive. a harder case for combined with sluggish income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$172,724
Avg Monthly Rent
$888
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (KS)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Wichita, KS metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
40%
Days Pending
1/2
43 days

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Cities in Sumner County

ZIP Codes in Sumner County, KS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sumner County

Which investment style suits, KS?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in, KS. With home values at $173K and rents near $888/mo, other strategies can work but produce even-keeled rather than outsized returns.

What is the typical rental rate in, KS?

Investors in, KS typically see rents near $888/mo per month against $173K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

What is the renter demographic in, KS?

, KS offers a consistent renter base at the $888/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Is investability higher in, KS than across KS?

Versus statewide KS, is broadly in line with. Its 3.1/5 investability score reflects that position.

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