Market Intelligence Report — MO-KS-140

Kansas City, MO-KS

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

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

Median Listing

$390K
-0.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.68
-2.5% YoY

Active Inventory

6,284
-0.4% YoY

Median DOM

50 Days
+0.0% YoY

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The Kansas City market is classified as Accelerated. Demand continues to absorb available inventory at a robust pace, indicated by a pending ratio of 0.68. Active listings remain constrained, exhibiting a modest year-over-year contraction of 0.4%.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

3.8%-0.5 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

Data not yet available.

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Kansas City market right now.

Active listings have held relatively steady, declining by 0.4% over the past year, while new listings decreased by 4.4% year-over-year. The pending ratio currently stands at 0.68, reflecting consistent demand absorption. Median listing prices have experienced a slight year-over-year decline of 0.5%, with a more pronounced month-over-month decrease of 2.5%, suggesting some price adjustments. Median days on market remained unchanged over the past year, indicating a stable pace of transactions.

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Keller Williams Realty

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Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$390K-2.5% MoM

Active Inventory

6,284-0.4% YoY

Days on Market

50+0.0% YoY

Sold Score™

76-2.5% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

76
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 sustained pending ratio of 0.68 suggests that demand is outpacing the current supply, creating an environment where properties are absorbed relatively quickly. While inventory levels are not significantly contracting, the consistent demand indicates that price discipline is likely to be maintained as properties continue to move through the market at a steady pace.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price increased by 2.5% year-over-year, contrasting with a 0.5% decrease in the median listing price. This divergence, alongside an unchanged median $/sqft, suggests potential variations in pricing dynamics across different tiers of the market, though not necessarily signaling broad luxury-segment softness.

Supply Dynamics

6,284 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 3,096 per month.

Pricing Pressure
18.8%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.4% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +1.4% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.68

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Kansas City, MO-KS? Buyer Demand Index is running at 68%.

Demand in Kansas City, MO-KS is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
68%
Median Days on Market
50 days
Inventory YoY
−0%

Demand is strong in Kansas City, MO-KS. Check your Sold Score before you price — conditions this favorable don't hold forever.

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Kansas City, MO-KS
CBSA Code
28140
State
MO-KS

ZIPs in Kansas City, MO-KS

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

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Kansas City metro is classified as Accelerated. Pending ratio is 0.68 with median days on market at 50.

  • Are home prices dropping in Kansas City?+

    Median listing price is $390K, -0.5% year over year. 18.8% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Kansas City?+

    The typical listing sits 50 days on market, a +0.0% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 3,096 per month.

  • What's happening in the Kansas City luxury market?+

    The average listing price increased by 2.5% year-over-year, contrasting with a 0.5% decrease in the median listing price. This divergence, alongside an unchanged median $/sqft, suggests potential variations in pricing dynamics across different tiers of the market, though not necessarily signaling broad luxury-segment softness.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Kansas City agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

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 28140 · 36mo history