Real Estate Investing in Hope, Kansas (67451)

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Dickinson County • Population: 915 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 67451 (Hope, KS)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (60/100)

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

📈 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
  • High vacancy: 14.9% 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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $185,781
Avg Monthly Rent $792
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $51,012
% Renters 26.4%

Market Analysis: 67451 Hope

The 67451 ZIP in Hope, KS is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $186K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 67451 records the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

Nearby ZIPs in Hope have seen price recovery that 67451 has not matched. Dickinson County data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

A solid renter share of 26% in 67451 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

Strategy in 67451 is an operator game, not a passive one. Put differently, entry prices of $186K 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 Hope:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 67/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.6× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+9.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $792/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.

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$206K$180K$155K$130K$105K$79KJan 2012May 2019Jul 2026

📊 How Does 67451 Compare?

Metric 67451 Hope Kansas
Home Value $185,781 $185,781 $237,409
5-Year CAGR 6.5% 6.5% 7.2%
Avg Rent $792 $792 -
Cap Rate 3.3% 3.3% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.3%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.5%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $185,781
Monthly Rent $792
Price-to-Rent 19.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.1%
Cap Rate 3.3%
5-Year IRR 9.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +9.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.8% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.6% ▲

🏠 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
14.9%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.5%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 67451

Population: 915

💰 Median Household Income
$51,012
This area
$51,012
State
$67,472
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
26.4%
This area
26.4%
State
22.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.5%
This area
2.5%
State
-2.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
17.9%
This area
17.9%
State
17.3%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
38.7 years
This area
38.7 years
State
32.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
14.9%
This area
14.9%
State
16.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 95.0%
Other/Mixed 4.6%
Asian 0.4%
Hispanic/Latino 0.3%
👶 Under 18
30.8%
This area
30.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
15.8%
This area
15.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
19.5%
This area
19.5%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 67451

A Avg School Grade
2 Schools
7.3:1 Avg Class Size
$17,871 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Hope Elem

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
👥
74 Students
👨‍🏫
9.1:1 Class Size
💰
$17,871 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Hope High

📚 09 – 12 High School
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27 Students
👨‍🏫
5.6:1 Class Size
💰
$17,871 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • 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

What do landlords charge for rent in Hope, KS?

Rent in Hope, KS is around $792/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $186K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

What is the tenant pool like in Hope, KS?

The tenant pool in Hope, KS is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $792/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

What is the median home value in Hope, KS?

Typical homes in Hope, KS go for around $186K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Hope, KS?

Hope, KS investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($186K prices, $792/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Hope, KS?

For house hackers, Hope, KS is a challenging. The $792/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $186K property.

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