Markets/Kansas/Great Bend

Great Bend, KS Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$123,191

+10.3% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

7.4%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+9.9%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+9.9% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
2.5mo supply ยท Score +2/7

Net migration: Bottom 39% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral0.98x

In-migrants avg $44,976 AGI vs out-migrants $45,733

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Opportunity Zone Market

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

Great Bend Market Summary

Great Bend, KS is experiencing strong growth with 10.3% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.17x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.43% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.2x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$56,733

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+4.9%
Base Case+9.9%
Bull Case+14.8%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Great Bend, KS's primary climate exposure is wind storms (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (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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