Real Estate Investing in Everest, Kansas (66424)

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Brown County • Population: 531 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 66424 (Everest, KS)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (65/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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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: 32.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Higher unemployment: 9.3% unemployment — tenant risk signal.

• 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 $185,637
Avg Monthly Rent $792
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $54,375
% Renters 19.2%

Market Analysis: 66424 Everest

Investors eyeing 66424 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $186K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

The 66424 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

Within KS, ZIP 66424 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Brown County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and healthy enough to shape underwriting.

A solid renter share of 19% in 66424 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

New investors are better served looking at Everest's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 66424. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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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 Everest:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 73/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.4× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+15.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $792/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
Atchison, KS Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
7.5%
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 Atchison, KS metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$198K$170K$141K$113K$85K$57KJun 2011Jan 2019Jul 2026

📊 How Does 66424 Compare?

Metric 66424 Everest Atchison, KS Kansas
Home Value $185,637 $185,637 N/A $237,409
5-Year CAGR 9.4% 9.4% N/A 7.2%
Avg Rent $792 $792 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.3% 3.3% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.3%
Low
5yr Growth
+9.4%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Atchison, KS metro

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

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $185,637
Monthly Rent $792
Price-to-Rent 19.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.1%
Cap Rate 3.3%
5-Year IRR 12.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +15.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +9.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +9.4% ▲
10-Year CAGR +9.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.3%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.3%). 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
32.4%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+9.4%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 66424

Population: 531

💰 Median Household Income
$54,375
This area
$54,375
State
$67,472
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
19.2%
This area
19.2%
State
22.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
9.3%
This area
9.3%
State
-2.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
29.7%
This area
29.7%
State
17.3%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
40.7 years
This area
40.7 years
State
32.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
32.4%
This area
32.4%
State
16.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 95.2%
Other/Mixed 3.9%
Black/African American 0.8%
👶 Under 18
18.9%
This area
18.9%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
14.1%
This area
14.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
9.1%
This area
9.1%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 66424

A+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
9.2:1 Avg Class Size
$26,964 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Everest Middle

📚 05 – 08 School
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139 Students
👨‍🏫
9.2:1 Class Size
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$26,964 Per Student
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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 405 Off-Campus Students
C
Highland Community College
2,182 students · 14.3 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Everest, KS rate as a rental market?

Everest, KS rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $186K and rents near $792/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

What is the typical rental rate in Everest, KS?

The typical rental in Everest, KS commands about $792/mo monthly. That rent profile reliable cash flow against the $186K purchase basis.

Does Everest, KS favor landlords or tenants?

Everest, KS operates under KS law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect consistent treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Everest, KS?

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

How tight is the rental market in Everest, KS?

Everest, KS carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect steady absorption at market rents of $792/mo.

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