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Market MapKansasJefferson

Jefferson County

KansasPopulation: 18,387
73
/100
Buy
#84 of 1,000 counties
#32 in Kansas (105 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 8, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$289,605
Median Home Price
26% above national median
$17,499/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
6.04%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
73/100
73
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
94/100

Based on 7.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
68/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Strong price appreciation (+7.8% YoY)

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
18,387
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
ClayKS
74$163,354Est. pending—BuyView
CurrentJeffersonKS
73$289,605Est. pending—Buy
OsageKS
73$202,915Est. pending—BuyView
MarionKS
73$136,157Est. pending—BuyView
CowleyKS
72$120,283Est. pending—BuyView
EllisKS
72$241,353Est. pending—BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyJefferson offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Jefferson County in Kansas scores 73/100, ranking #84 of 1,000 US counties (top 11%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Cheaper alternatives to Jefferson

  • Cowley County, lower entry price
  • Marion County, lower entry price
  • Clay County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Jefferson vs Osage for rentals
  • Jefferson vs Marion for rentals
  • Jefferson vs Cowley for rentals
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