Market Intelligence Report — NE-260

Kearney, NE

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

Ref. No: 2026-NE-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Stabilizing

Median Listing

$345K
+5.8% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.58
-35.2% YoY

Active Inventory

113
+40.4% YoY

Median DOM

56 Days
+45.5% YoY

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The Kearney market is stabilizing, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.58 and active listings expanding by 40.4% year-over-year. Median listing prices have seen a month-over-month contraction of 6.1%.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Kearney market right now.

Active listings have increased significantly by 40.4% over the past year, reaching 113 units. Concurrently, new listings have decreased by 20.0% year-over-year. The pending ratio has declined by 35.2% year-over-year, settling at 0.58. Median listing prices experienced a 6.1% month-over-month decline, despite a 5.8% increase year-over-year. Median days on market have extended by 45.5% over the past year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$345K-6.1% MoM

Active Inventory

113+40.4% YoY

Days on Market

56+45.5% YoY

Sold Score™

72-35.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

72
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 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 expansion in active listings suggests some inventory pressure, contributing to a more balanced environment. An increase in median days on market to 56 indicates a slower pace of transactions. Price discipline is becoming more prominent, as evidenced by the month-over-month decline in median listing prices.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price of $409,870 is notably higher than the median listing price of $344,925, indicating a segment of higher-priced properties. Additionally, the median price per square foot has seen a year-over-year decline of 4.6%, suggesting some softening in value at higher tiers.

Supply Dynamics

113 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 48 per month.

Pricing Pressure
15.2%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -4.3% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -4.6% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.58

Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.

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Stabilizing

Selling in Kearney, NE? Homes here are taking 17 days longer to sell than last year.

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

Buyer Demand Index
58%
Median Days on Market
56 days
Inventory YoY
+40%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Kearney, NE
CBSA Code
28260
State
NE
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Kearney?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Kearney metro is classified as Stabilizing. Pending ratio is 0.58 with median days on market at 56.

  • Are home prices dropping in Kearney?+

    Median listing price is $345K, +5.8% year over year. 15.2% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Kearney?+

    The typical listing sits 56 days on market, a +45.5% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 48 per month.

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

    The average listing price of $409,870 is notably higher than the median listing price of $344,925, indicating a segment of higher-priced properties. Additionally, the median price per square foot has seen a year-over-year decline of 4.6%, suggesting some softening in value at higher tiers.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Kearney 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 28260 · 36mo history