Markets/Kansas/Emporia

Emporia, KS Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$192,376

+4.5% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

4.9%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+4.4%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+4.4% year-over-year

Climate Risk

18/100

Very Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
1.7mo supply ยท Score +3/7

Net migration: Bottom 23% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ“‰ Wealth Drain0.81x

In-migrants avg $39,584 AGI vs out-migrants $48,632

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Opportunity Zone Market

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

Emporia Market Summary

Emporia, KS shows steady growth at 4.5% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.27x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (18/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 4.89% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score96/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.3x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$58,788

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+2.2%
Base Case+4.4%
Bull Case+6.7%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Emporia, KS's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (38/100). The composite climate risk score of 18/100 (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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