Real Estate Investing in Delphos, Kansas (67436)

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Ottawa County • Population: 446 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 67436 (Delphos, KS)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 22.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• 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

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $112,611
Avg Monthly Rent $792
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $56,771
% Renters 29.2%

Market Analysis: 67436 Delphos

The 67436 ZIP in Delphos, KS is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $113K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

Rent of $792/mo on a $113K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 67436 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

Regionally, 67436 sits on the difficult end of the KS spectrum. The a strong candidate for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

A significant renter share of 29% in 67436 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

Strategy in 67436 is an operator game, not a passive one. Looking more closely, entry prices of $113K are inviting, the management lift is real and non-optional.

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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 Delphos:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 71/100
Affordability
25/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+8.0%)
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
Salina, KS Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
10.0%
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 Salina, KS metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$121K$108K$95K$82K$69K$56KJul 2012Jul 2019Jul 2026

📊 How Does 67436 Compare?

Metric 67436 Delphos Salina, KS Kansas
Home Value $112,611 $112,611 N/A $237,409
5-Year CAGR 3.7% 3.7% N/A 7.2%
Avg Rent $792 $792 N/A -
Cap Rate 5.5% 5.5% - -
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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
5.5%
Fair
5yr Growth
+3.7%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Salina, KS metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
45%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $112,611
Monthly Rent $792
Price-to-Rent 11.9:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 8.4%
Cap Rate 5.5%
5-Year IRR 9.2%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +8.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.0% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.7% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.8% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 5.5%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (5.5%). 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
22.3%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.7%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 67436

Population: 446

💰 Median Household Income
$56,771
This area
$56,771
State
$67,472
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
29.2%
This area
29.2%
State
22.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
State
-2.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
21.7%
This area
21.7%
State
17.3%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
49.0 years
This area
49.0 years
State
32.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
22.3%
This area
22.3%
State
16.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 93.2%
Other/Mixed 6.4%
Hispanic/Latino 2.5%
Black/African American 0.4%
👶 Under 18
22.5%
This area
22.5%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
24.4%
This area
24.4%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
15.6%
This area
15.6%
USA
11.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do rentals sit vacant long in Delphos, KS?

Expect elevated vacancy in Delphos, KS. Rents at $792/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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

KS law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Delphos inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

How much do tenants pay in Delphos, KS?

Rent in Delphos, KS is around $792/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $113K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Which real estate strategy fits Delphos, KS?

The best-fit strategy in Delphos, KS is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Is real estate in Delphos, KS a good investment right now?

Delphos, KS rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $113K and rents near $792/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

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