Market Intelligence Report — KS-580

Liberal, KS

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

Ref. No: 2026-KS-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$202K
-10.3% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.38
-4.6% YoY

Active Inventory

51
+21.4% YoY

Median DOM

70 Days
+11.7% YoY

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The market currently exhibits cooling dynamics, with the pending ratio at 0.38 indicating a slower absorption of available inventory. This occurs alongside a significant decline in the median listing price, which is down 10.3% year-over-year.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Liberal market right now.

Inventory levels have expanded, with active listings increasing by 21.4% year-over-year. Concurrently, new listings have decreased by 16.7% over the past year. Demand signals are softening, reflected in the pending ratio experiencing a year-over-year decline of 4.6 percentage points, and median listing prices have decreased by 10.3% year-over-year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$202K-9.1% MoM

Active Inventory

51+21.4% YoY

Days on Market

70+11.7% YoY

Sold Score™

46-4.6% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

46
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

With a pending ratio of 0.38 and an increase in active listings, buyers may find greater optionality in their property search. The slower pace of sales and expanding inventory suggest that sellers face increased pressure to adjust price expectations to align with current demand absorption rates.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has increased by 2.5% year-over-year while the median listing price has declined by 10.3% year-over-year, alongside a 6.5% year-over-year decrease in median price per square foot. This divergence indicates potential price discipline challenges in higher-priced segments of the market.

Supply Dynamics

51 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 10 per month.

Pricing Pressure
12.7%

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

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -6.5% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.38

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

Selling in Liberal, KS? Homes here are taking 7 days longer to sell than last year.

Buyers have leverage in Liberal, KS. Homes that sell are the ones priced and presented for today's conditions, not last year's.

Buyer Demand Index
38%
Median Days on Market
70 days
Inventory YoY
+21%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Liberal, KS
CBSA Code
30580
State
KS

ZIPs in Liberal, KS

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

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Liberal metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.38 with median days on market at 70.

  • Are home prices dropping in Liberal?+

    Median listing price is $202K, -10.3% year over year. 12.7% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Liberal?+

    The typical listing sits 70 days on market, a +11.7% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 10 per month.

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

    The average listing price has increased by 2.5% year-over-year while the median listing price has declined by 10.3% year-over-year, alongside a 6.5% year-over-year decrease in median price per square foot. This divergence indicates potential price discipline challenges in higher-priced segments of the market.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Liberal 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 30580 · 36mo history