Location: Saline County, KS | Metro: Ellsworth County, KS
Based on 1% Rule: A+ (≥1.5%) | A (≥1.2%) | B (≥1.0%) | C (≥0.8%) | D (≥0.6%) | F (<0.6%)
| Unit Size | Monthly FMR |
|---|---|
| Studio | $720 |
| 1 Bedroom | $760 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,230 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| 5 Bedrooms | $1,647 |
| 6 Bedrooms | $1,845 |
| 7 Bedrooms | $1,993 |
| 8 Bedrooms | $2,093 |
Zillow median home prices vs Section 8 FMR rates (Data: 2026-08-31)
| Bedrooms | Monthly FMR | Median Price | 1% Rule | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2BR | $970 | $127,109 | 0.76% | D |
| 3BR | $1,230 | $190,597 | 0.65% | D |
U.S. Census Bureau data (2024)
The rent math in ZIP 67464, encompassing Marquette, KS, and the broader Saline County, KS metro area, does not favorably align for landlords. The Federal Market Rent (FMR) for the metro area in fiscal year 2026 is set at $920, while the actual market rent, as per the Census ACS, stands at $725. This discrepancy means that landlords may struggle to meet the FMR without adjusting their pricing to match the local market rate.
Acquisition of properties in this ZIP code is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $149,955. However, the lack of available data on days on market (DOM) and the percentage of homes requiring price cuts suggests limited insight into how quickly properties sell and at what price point. This could indicate either a stable market or a lack of recent transactions to provide meaningful trends.
Tenant demand in 67464 is modest. With a total population of 1,051, only 11.5% are renters, which equates to approximately 121 potential tenants. This low renter share implies a smaller pool of individuals seeking rental properties, which could affect the ability to fill units consistently.
Verdict: Investing in ZIP 67464 presents challenges in achieving favorable rent returns given the gap between FMR and market rates. While property acquisition costs are reasonable, the limited tenant base due to the low renter share makes it less attractive for landlords and small-portfolio investors. The modest population size further constrains the number of potential tenants, suggesting that opportunities for significant rental income growth are limited.
Data Sources: FMR data from HUD (2027). Median home prices from Zillow (2026-08-31). Demographics from U.S. Census (2024).
About FMR: Fair Market Rent (FMR) is used to determine payment standards for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, initial renewal rents for some expiring project-based Section 8 contracts, and rent ceilings for HOME Investment Partnerships.