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, housing market is currently experiencing a cooling trend. The pending ratio stands at 0.47, suggesting a more measured pace of demand absorption relative to available inventory. Active listings have expanded significantly, increasing by 34.6% year-over-year, which indicates a substantial rise in supply.
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
Unemployment rate · Sep 2026
Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Population & Migration
Resident population · Jan 2025
Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.
U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Future Housing Supply
Data not yet available.
Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.
What's moving the Lawrence market right now.
Over the past year, the market has seen a notable increase in housing supply, with active listings rising by 34.6% and new listings up by 46.3%. Concurrently, the pending ratio declined by 7.8% year-over-year, reflecting a deceleration in demand relative to supply. Despite these shifts, the median listing price has demonstrated resilience, advancing 13.8% year-over-year, while median days on market saw a slight reduction of 3.3% over the same period.
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
Current conditions indicate a shift towards a more balanced environment, with inventory growth moderating the pace of transactions. Buyers may encounter expanded options due to increased active listings, potentially leading to greater leverage in negotiations. The heightened supply pressure suggests a need for price discipline from sellers to facilitate timely absorption.
In the higher price tiers, the average listing price increased by 5.5% year-over-year, lagging the 13.8% year-over-year growth in the median listing price. This disparity suggests some tempering of price appreciation in the upper segment of the market.
269 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 158 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.2% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved +0.9% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.
Recommended For This Market
CoolingSelling in Lawrence, KS? Inventory is up 35% from last year.
Lawrence, KS is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 47%
- Median Days on Market
- 44 days
- Inventory YoY
- +35%
Lawrence, KS is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.
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