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 classified as Accelerated, indicated by a pending ratio of 0.64. This metric suggests demand is notably outpacing available inventory, though it represents a year-over-year contraction in demand absorption.
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 · Jun 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.
Active listings have seen substantial growth over the past year, increasing by 21.6%, alongside a 23.7% rise in new listings, contributing to a total inventory of 251 active listings. Despite this increased supply, the median listing price has demonstrated resilience, achieving a 10.5% gain over the past year, even as it experienced a 5.4% month-over-month decline. The pending ratio, while signaling strong absorption, has decreased by 10.8% year-over-year, suggesting a moderation in the pace of demand relative to the previous year.
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 elevated pending ratio of 0.64 indicates an environment where properties are absorbing relatively quickly, placing pressure on available inventory. While median days on market increased by 11.5% year-over-year to 44 days, demand dynamics necessitate a disciplined approach to pricing to ensure timely absorption. The sustained level of buyer interest continues to influence transaction pace.
The average listing price of $541,738, compared to a median of $429,950, suggests a segment of higher-priced properties within the market. However, with the average listing price experiencing only a 1.0% year-over-year increase, compared to the 10.5% growth in median listing price, and median $/sqft rising by a modest 0.5% year-over-year, there is no distinct signal of luxury-segment softness in this dataset beyond typical market dynamics.
251 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 146 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, -2.0% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved +0.5% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.
Recommended For This Market
AcceleratedSelling in Lawrence, KS? Homes here are taking 5 days longer to sell than last year.
Demand in Lawrence, KS is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 64%
- Median Days on Market
- 44 days
- Inventory YoY
- +22%
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