Markets/Kansas/Hutchinson

Hutchinson, KS Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$156,388

+7.2% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.2%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+7.0%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+7.0% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
4.5mo supply ยท Score +3/7

Net migration: Bottom 35% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral1.05x

In-migrants avg $48,692 AGI vs out-migrants $46,221

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Opportunity Zone Market

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

Hutchinson Market Summary

Hutchinson, KS is experiencing strong growth with 7.2% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.59x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.23% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.6x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$60,498

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+3.5%
Base Case+7.0%
Bull Case+10.5%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Hutchinson, KS's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (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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