Investor-grade market analytics for Wichita, Kansas. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$212,890
+1.3% year-over-year
6.5%
gross annual
-6.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-6.1% year-over-year
Wichita, KS is in a stabilization phase with 1.3% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.09x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+38 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (32/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.51% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
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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