Markets/Kansas/Wichita

Wichita, KS Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$224,280

+3.2% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.5%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+3.2%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+3.2% year-over-year

Climate Risk

32/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
1.8mo supply ยท Score +3/7

Net migration: Bottom 25% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral0.94x

In-migrants avg $52,480 AGI vs out-migrants $56,036

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Opportunity Zone Market

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

Wichita Market Summary

Wichita, KS shows steady growth at 3.2% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.25x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (32/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.45% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score96/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.3x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$68,930

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.6%
Base Case+3.2%
Bull Case+4.8%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Wichita, KS's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (60/100). The composite climate risk score of 32/100 (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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