Market Intelligence Report — KS-700

Hays, KS

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-KS-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Accelerated

Median Listing

$249K
-3.9% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.55
+21.9% YoY

Active Inventory

82
-9.9% YoY

Median DOM

60 Days
-10.4% YoY

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The Hays, KS market currently exhibits accelerated conditions. The pending ratio of 0.55, combined with a significant year-over-year increase of 21.9% in this metric, indicates strengthening demand absorption. This suggests a notable shift in market dynamics in the latest period.

Local Market Signals

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Hays market right now.

Active listings have contracted by 9.9% over the past year, contributing to tighter supply conditions. New listings, however, saw a substantial year-over-year increase of 33.3%, which could help to replenish inventory in the coming periods. Median listing prices have declined by 3.9% year-over-year, while the median price per square foot has risen by 2.0% over the same period, suggesting a nuanced price environment. The pending ratio saw a strong increase of 21.9% year-over-year, reflecting increasing demand relative to available inventory.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$249K-8.2% MoM

Active Inventory

82-9.9% YoY

Days on Market

60-10.4% YoY

Sold Score™

73+21.9% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

73
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The contracting active listings and accelerating pending ratio suggest increasing pressure on available properties. While median listing prices have seen a modest decline, the stronger demand absorption indicates a quicker pace for transactions. This environment places greater impetus on pricing discipline for sellers seeking timely disposition.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has increased by 3.0% year-over-year, while the median listing price declined by 3.9% over the same period. This divergence, coupled with a median price per square foot increase of 2.0%, does not present a clear signal of luxury-segment softness in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

82 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 32 per month.

Pricing Pressure
15.6%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.6% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +2.0% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.55

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

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Accelerated

Selling in Hays, KS? Homes here are taking 7 days less to sell than last year.

Hays, KS is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
55%
Median Days on Market
60 days
Inventory YoY
−10%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Hays, KS
CBSA Code
25700
State
KS

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Hays?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Hays metro is classified as Accelerated. Pending ratio is 0.55 with median days on market at 60.

  • Are home prices dropping in Hays?+

    Median listing price is $249K, -3.9% year over year. 15.6% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Hays?+

    The typical listing sits 60 days on market, a -10.4% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 32 per month.

  • What's happening in the Hays luxury market?+

    The average listing price has increased by 3.0% year-over-year, while the median listing price declined by 3.9% over the same period. This divergence, coupled with a median price per square foot increase of 2.0%, does not present a clear signal of luxury-segment softness in this dataset.

  • Where can I find a trusted Hays real estate expert?+

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Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 25700 · 36mo history