Real Estate Investing in WaKeeney, Kansas (67672)

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Trego County • Population: 2,111 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 67672 (WaKeeney, KS)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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: 14.7% 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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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $130,058
Avg Monthly Rent $801
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $78,529
% Renters 18.9%

Market Analysis: 67672 WaKeeney

The 67672 ZIP in WaKeeney, KS is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $130K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 67672 clocks in at the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

ZIP 67672's metrics run below Trego County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

Employment concentration in 67672 leans toward sectors with higher volatility. The demographic consequence is income fluctuation that investors need to factor into their pro forma.

Strategy in 67672 is an operator game, not a passive one. Turning to rents, entry prices of $130K 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 WaKeeney:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 77/100
Affordability
25/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 1.7× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+7.5%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $801/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.
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Property Strategy for 67672

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
6.9% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+7.2% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$45,084/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $92,715 $890 6.9% +6.6% $46,358
3BR $156,164 $1,070 4.9% +7.2% $52,055
4BR $180,335 $1,290 5.2% +6.3% $45,084

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$141K$125K$110K$94K$79K$63KFeb 2016May 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 67672 Compare?

Metric 67672 WaKeeney Kansas
Home Value $130,058 $130,058 $237,409
5-Year CAGR 5.2% 5.2% 7.2%
Avg Rent $801 $801 -
Cap Rate 4.8% 4.8% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.8%
Fair
5yr Growth
+5.2%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $130,058
Monthly Rent $801
Price-to-Rent 13.5:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.4%
Cap Rate 4.8%
5-Year IRR 10.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +7.5% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.2% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.4% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.8%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.8%). 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
14.7%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.2%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 67672

Population: 2,111

💰 Median Household Income
$78,529
This area
$78,529
State
$67,472
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
18.9%
This area
18.9%
State
22.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.7%
This area
1.7%
State
-2.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
23.6%
This area
23.6%
State
17.3%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
46.9 years
This area
46.9 years
State
32.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
14.7%
This area
14.7%
State
16.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 96.9%
Other/Mixed 2.6%
Hispanic/Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
👶 Under 18
19.6%
This area
19.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
26.7%
This area
26.7%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
7.5%
This area
7.5%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 67672

A+ Avg School Grade
2 Schools
11.0:1 Avg Class Size
$20,670 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Trego Community High

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
121 Students
👨‍🏫
8.5:1 Class Size
💰
$20,670 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Trego Grade School

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
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280 Students
👨‍🏫
13.5:1 Class Size
💰
$20,670 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does WaKeeney, KS rate as a rental market?

WaKeeney, KS scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $130K and rents near $801/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

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

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

Are tenants stable in WaKeeney, KS?

WaKeeney, KS draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the $801/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Where do home prices stand in WaKeeney, KS?

WaKeeney, KS home values average about $130K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $801/mo in monthly income.

What do landlords charge for rent in WaKeeney, KS?

Expect rents around $801/mo per month in WaKeeney, KS. With home values at $130K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

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