Market Intelligence Report — KS-580

Liberal, KS

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

Ref. No: 2026-KS-07
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$229K
+10.6% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.37
-26.7% YoY

Active Inventory

52
+52.9% YoY

Median DOM

110 Days
+20.6% YoY

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The Liberal, KS market is currently in a cooling phase, with a pending ratio of 0.37 indicating demand absorption is moderate relative to available inventory. The active listings count has expanded significantly year-over-year, rising 52.9%.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Liberal market right now.

Active listings have expanded by 52.9% year-over-year, contributing to a longer market cycle as evidenced by median days on market increasing by 20.6% over the past year. Despite a 10.6% year-over-year increase in the median listing price to $229,000, the median price per square foot has decreased by 2.2% over the same period, suggesting some price softening. The pending ratio has declined by 26.7% year-over-year, reflecting a deceleration in demand absorption.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$229K+4.1% MoM

Active Inventory

52+52.9% YoY

Days on Market

110+20.6% YoY

Sold Score™

36-26.7% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

36
Aug 23Jul 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Aug 23Jul 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Aug 23Mar 24Oct 24May 25Dec 25Jul 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 0.37 and a substantial increase in active listings, current dynamics suggest less urgency in demand, allowing for more deliberate purchasing decisions. The expanded inventory levels diminish competitive pressure among buyers, potentially leading to more extended negotiation periods. Price discipline may be tested as properties spend more time on the market.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

52 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 14 per month.

Pricing Pressure
14.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -2.2% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.37

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
37%
Median Days on Market
110 days
Inventory YoY
+53%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Liberal, KS
CBSA Code
30580
State
KS

ZIPs in Liberal, KS

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