Real Estate Investing in Richmond, Kansas (66080)

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Franklin County • Population: 928 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 66080 (Richmond, KS)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (79/100)

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

📈 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
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 8.6% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • 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

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $231,445
Avg Monthly Rent $855
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $78,409
% Renters 16.1%

Market Analysis: 66080 Richmond

ZIP 66080 inside Franklin County looks affordable on the surface — median value of $231K — but the discount exists for reasons that a careful buyer should understand before committing.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 66080 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Nearby ZIPs in Richmond have seen price recovery that 66080 has not matched. Franklin County data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Looking more closely, 928 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 66080 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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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 Richmond:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 73/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 3× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+8.9%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $855/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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WARM MARKET
Ottawa, KS Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
6.4%
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 Ottawa, KS metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$255K$214K$172K$131K$90K$48KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 66080 Compare?

Metric 66080 Richmond Ottawa, KS Kansas
Home Value $231,445 $263,513 N/A $237,409
5-Year CAGR 8.1% 8.3% N/A 7.2%
Avg Rent $855 $909 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.9% 2.7% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.9%
Low
5yr Growth
+8.1%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Ottawa, KS metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
50%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $231,445
Monthly Rent $855
Price-to-Rent 22.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.4%
Cap Rate 2.9%
5-Year IRR 11.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +8.9% ▲
3-Year CAGR +8.1% ▲
5-Year CAGR +8.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +9.6% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.9%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.9%). 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
8.6%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+8.1%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 66080

Population: 928

💰 Median Household Income
$78,409
This area
$78,409
State
$67,472
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
16.1%
This area
16.1%
State
22.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.5%
This area
1.5%
State
-2.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
11.1%
This area
11.1%
State
17.3%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.6 years
This area
41.6 years
State
32.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
8.6%
This area
8.6%
State
16.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 85.2%
Other/Mixed 14.2%
Hispanic/Latino 3.7%
Black/African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
👶 Under 18
27.4%
This area
27.4%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
25.8%
This area
25.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
5.4%
This area
5.4%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 66080

A Avg School Grade
2 Schools
12.9:1 Avg Class Size
$17,069 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Central Heights High

📚 06 – 12 High School
👥
324 Students
👨‍🏫
12.5:1 Class Size
💰
$17,069 Per Student
A Very Good

Central Heights Elem

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
242 Students
👨‍🏫
13.3:1 Class Size
💰
$17,069 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

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
D
Ottawa University-Ottawa
1,055 students · 13.7 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do home prices stand in Richmond, KS?

Richmond, KS home values average about $231K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $855/mo in monthly income.

What kind of tenants rent in Richmond, KS?

Tenant quality in Richmond, KS ranks as solid. Landlords generally report measured occupancy at market rents of $855/mo.

What strategy should investors use in Richmond, KS?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Richmond, KS best. The market produces steady results for that approach at the $231K price point.

How strong is Richmond, KS for real estate investors?

Richmond, KS scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $231K and rents near $855/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

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

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

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