Markets/Kansas/Atchison

Atchison, KS Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Atchison, Kansas. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$189,627

+8.0% year-over-year

12-Month Forecast

+7.7%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+7.7% year-over-year

Climate Risk

10/100

Very Low

Market Momentum

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Neutral
2.2mo supply · Score +1/7

Net migration: Bottom 29% nationally

Income Migration

📉 Wealth Drain0.88x

In-migrants avg $39,450 AGI vs out-migrants $44,816

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Opportunity Zone Market

1 ZIP codes in Atchison are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Atchison Market Summary

Atchison, KS is experiencing strong growth with 8.0% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.05x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (10/100), favorable for long-term investment stability.

Affordability

Affordability Score99/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.0x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$62,164

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+3.9%
Base Case+7.7%
Bull Case+11.6%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Atchison, KS's primary climate exposure is wildfire (25/100). The composite climate risk score of 10/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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