Real Estate Investing in Easton, Kansas (66020)

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Leavenworth County • Population: 1,763 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 66020 (Easton, KS)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (53/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 13.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 37.9 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $421,688
Avg Monthly Rent $927
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $82,614
% Renters 9.0%

Market Analysis: 66020 Easton

ZIP 66020 inside Leavenworth County looks affordable on the surface — median value of $422K — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 66020 stands at the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

Within KS, ZIP 66020 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Leavenworth County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and robust enough to shape underwriting.

Resident income in 66020 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

trends toward the ZIP is not uninvestable, but it is unforgiving. Section 8 landlords, local operators, and specialized value-add funds are the investor types that tend to succeed.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Easton:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 65/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.1× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+10.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $927/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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BALANCED MARKET
Kansas City, MO-KS Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
30 days
Average time to sell
Fast
12.7%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Kansas City, MO-KS metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$458K$390K$321K$253K$185K$116KMar 2008May 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 66020 Compare?

Metric 66020 Easton Kansas City, MO-KS Kansas
Home Value $421,688 $421,688 N/A $237,409
5-Year CAGR 7.3% 7.3% N/A 7.2%
Avg Rent $927 $927 N/A -
Cap Rate 1.7% 1.7% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
1.7%
Low
5yr Growth
+7.3%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $421,688
Monthly Rent $927
Price-to-Rent 37.9:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 2.6%
Cap Rate 1.7%
5-Year IRR 9.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +10.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.3% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.4% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 1.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (1.7%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
13.4%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.3%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 66020

Population: 1,763

💰 Median Household Income
$82,614
This area
$82,614
State
$67,472
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
9.0%
This area
9.0%
State
22.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.9%
This area
0.9%
State
-2.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
25.5%
This area
25.5%
State
17.3%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
46.9 years
This area
46.9 years
State
32.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
13.4%
This area
13.4%
State
16.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 98.6%
Black/African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Other/Mixed 0.3%
Hispanic/Latino 0.1%
👶 Under 18
22.7%
This area
22.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
22.8%
This area
22.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
6.0%
This area
6.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 66020

B+ Avg School Grade
3 Schools
13.8:1 Avg Class Size
$14,825 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Pleasant Ridge Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
339 Students
👨‍🏫
13.6:1 Class Size
💰
$14,825 Per Student
A Very Good

Pleasant Ridge High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
171 Students
👨‍🏫
11.3:1 Class Size
💰
$14,825 Per Student
B Good

Pleasant Ridge Middle

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
164 Students
👨‍🏫
16.7:1 Class Size
💰
$14,825 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby
C
University of Saint Mary
1,414 students · 11.6 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Should investors worry about vacancy in Easton, KS?

Vacancy in Easton, KS is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $927/mo.

Are tenants stable in Easton, KS?

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

What is the typical home price in Easton, KS?

In Easton, KS the median home value sits at $422K. Against the broader KS market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Easton, KS?

House hacking in Easton, KS is a challenging. With home values around $422K and rents at $927/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Easton, KS?

KS ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Easton generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

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