Real Estate Investing in Tribune, Kansas (67879)

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Greeley • Population: 1,293 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 67879 (Tribune, KS)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (59/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 12.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (1.1% CAGR).
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 3.0% in the last year.

• 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

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $144,571
Avg Monthly Rent $792
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $69,844
% Renters 25.6%

Market Analysis: 67879 Tribune

This part of Greeley is not an easy win. The 67879 ZIP reports softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 67879 posts the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

Regionally, 67879 sits on the difficult end of the KS spectrum. The worth a close look for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

Resident income in 67879 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

The right play in 67879 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 Tribune:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 69/100
Affordability
25/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.1× the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-3.0%)
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.
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Property Strategy for 67879

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
6.2% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+2.3% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$50,849/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $101,698 $880 6.2% +0.7% $50,849
3BR $166,741 $1,100 4.7% +2.3% $55,580

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$172K$155K$137K$120K$103K$86KFeb 2016May 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 67879 Compare?

Metric 67879 Tribune Kansas
Home Value $144,571 $144,571 $237,409
5-Year CAGR 1.1% 1.1% 7.2%
Avg Rent $792 $792 -
Cap Rate 4.3% 4.3% -

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.3%
Fair
5yr Growth
+1.1%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $144,571
Monthly Rent $792
Price-to-Rent 15.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.6%
Cap Rate 4.3%
5-Year IRR 5.3%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -3.0% ▼
3-Year CAGR -2.0% ▼
5-Year CAGR +1.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +4.5% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.3%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.3%). 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
12.7%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+1.1%
Flat
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 67879

Population: 1,293

💰 Median Household Income
$69,844
This area
$69,844
State
$67,472
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
25.6%
This area
25.6%
State
22.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.1%
This area
0.1%
State
-2.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
28.8%
This area
28.8%
State
17.3%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
40.4 years
This area
40.4 years
State
32.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
12.7%
This area
12.7%
State
16.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 83.8%
Other/Mixed 16.1%
Hispanic/Latino 12.9%
Black/African American 0.2%
👶 Under 18
29.2%
This area
29.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
18.1%
This area
18.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
5.7%
This area
5.7%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 67879

B+ Avg School Grade
2 Schools
11.2:1 Avg Class Size
$15,956 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Greeley County Jr./Sr. High

📚 06 – 12 High School
👥
122 Students
👨‍🏫
9.5:1 Class Size
💰
$15,956 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Greeley County Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
119 Students
👨‍🏫
12.9:1 Class Size
💰
$15,956 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

How do experienced investors play Tribune, KS?

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

Do rentals sit vacant long in Tribune, KS?

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

Is Tribune in KS worth investing in?

Our data puts Tribune, KS at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $145K and rents around $792/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Tribune, KS?

The house hack math a challenging in Tribune, KS. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $792/mo rents and $145K home values.

How deep is the rental pool in Tribune, KS?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Tribune, KS. The rental market absorbs $792/mo rents without meaningful friction.

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