Real Estate Investing in Osborne, Kansas (67473)

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Osborne County • Population: 1,837 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 67473 (Osborne, KS)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (84/100)

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

📈 For Investors
GOOD
4.0 / 5 (71/100)

Rare combination of both appreciation and cash flow. These markets don't last long — worth serious consideration.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 18.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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

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4.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $89,672
Avg Monthly Rent $828
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $64,044
% Renters 29.5%

Market Analysis: 67473 Osborne

This part of Osborne County is not an easy win. The 67473 ZIP comes in at softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 67473 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Regionally, 67473 sits on the difficult end of the KS spectrum. The a viable market for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

The 67473 ZIP's population of 1,837 has faced economic pressure over the last decade. That pressure shows up in rent delinquency patterns that reports the need for careful underwriting.

The right play in 67473 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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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 Osborne:

B+ Great
Buy Confidence Score: 80/100
Affordability
25/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 1.4× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+14.7%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $828/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: This area shows favorable conditions for homebuyers. Solid fundamentals with reasonable affordability.
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Property Strategy for 67473

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
10.2% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+11.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$32,595/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $65,190 $920 10.2% +11.8% $32,595
3BR $119,512 $1,160 7.0% +11.4% $39,837

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$100K$88K$77K$65K$53K$41KFeb 2016May 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 67473 Compare?

Metric 67473 Osborne Kansas
Home Value $89,672 $89,672 $237,409
5-Year CAGR 8.8% 8.8% 7.2%
Avg Rent $828 $828 -
Cap Rate 7.2% 7.2% -
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Our analysis gives this area a 4/5 investability rating, placing it in the top tier for rental property potential.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Excellent
Cap Rate
7.2%
Good
5yr Growth
+8.8%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $89,672
Monthly Rent $828
Price-to-Rent 9.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 11.1%
Cap Rate 7.2%
5-Year IRR 16.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +14.7% ▲
3-Year CAGR +9.1% ▲
5-Year CAGR +8.8% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.9% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Neutral Leverage Cap Rate: 7.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage is roughly neutral here.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) is close to the estimated cap rate (7.2%). Financing this market at current rates produces a cash-on-cash return near the cap rate. Appreciation and tax benefits may still support the investment.

⚠️ Risk Signals

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

Vacancy
18.3%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+8.8%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 67473

Population: 1,837

💰 Median Household Income
$64,044
This area
$64,044
State
$67,472
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
29.5%
This area
29.5%
State
22.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.2%
This area
1.2%
State
-2.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
17.4%
This area
17.4%
State
17.3%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
43.9 years
This area
43.9 years
State
32.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
18.3%
This area
18.3%
State
16.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 93.2%
Other/Mixed 6.0%
Hispanic/Latino 2.0%
Black/African American 0.8%
👶 Under 18
20.3%
This area
20.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
20.9%
This area
20.9%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
9.9%
This area
9.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 67473

A Avg School Grade
2 Schools
11.6:1 Avg Class Size
$14,599 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Osborne Junior/Senior High

📚 06 – 12 High School
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148 Students
👨‍🏫
9.4:1 Class Size
💰
$14,599 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Osborne Elem

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
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214 Students
👨‍🏫
13.7:1 Class Size
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$14,599 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Osborne, KS make sense for an investment property?

With a 4.0/5 investability score, Osborne, KS ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $90K and rents of $828/mo drive the underlying numbers.

How much do tenants pay in Osborne, KS?

Expect rents around $828/mo per month in Osborne, KS. With home values at $90K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is the tenant base reliable in Osborne, KS?

The renter base in Osborne, KS is reasonable for the $828/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields stable tenants.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Osborne, KS?

Osborne, KS vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

What approach is best for Osborne, KS real estate?

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

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