Lawrence, KS
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Lawrence, KS market in May 2026 is categorized as Very Competitive, with a pending ratio of 0.89 indicating strong demand relative to available inventory. Despite a MoM decline of 4.0% in the median listing price, the market remains robust with a YoY price appreciation of 12.9%.
Local Market Signals
Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.
What's moving the Lawrence market right now.
Active listings increased by 24.4% year-over-year to 224, while new listings saw a decline of 5.0% over the same period. The median days on market rose by 15.6% YoY to 37 days, suggesting a slightly slower absorption pace compared to the previous year. The pending ratio experienced a notable YoY decrease of 18.5%, yet remains elevated.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
The high pending ratio of 0.89 suggests that buyers face a market with limited available options, leading to quicker absorption of new listings. While increased days on market and a higher price-reduced share (14.8%) might indicate some pricing adjustments, the overall demand pressure requires disciplined offers to secure properties.
No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.
224 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 152 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +4.2% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved +0.6% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Very Competitive.
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