Market Intelligence Report — MO-KS-140

St. Joseph, MO-KS

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

Ref. No: 2026-MO-KS-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Stabilizing

Median Listing

$239K
-0.2% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.57
-2.1% YoY

Active Inventory

286
+6.3% YoY

Median DOM

52 Days
+13.0% YoY

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The St. Joseph, MO-KS metropolitan area is currently stabilizing, with a pending ratio of 0.57 indicating a balanced absorption of available supply. While active listings have increased by 6.3% year-over-year, median listing prices show minimal change, contracting by 0.2% year-over-year.

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

4.3%-0.4 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

119,170-0.0% YoY

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.

Market Analysis

What's moving the St. Joseph market right now.

Active listings expanded by 6.3% over the past year, reaching 286 units, even as new listings declined by 9.8% year-over-year. The pending ratio currently stands at 0.57, reflecting a slight year-over-year decrease of 2.1% in demand relative to supply. Median days on market lengthened by 13.0% over the past year, reaching 52 days, suggesting a slower pace of transaction. Median $/sqft increased by 4.7% year-over-year, while median listing prices remained largely flat.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$239K-0.2% MoM

Active Inventory

286+6.3% YoY

Days on Market

52+13.0% YoY

Sold Score™

65-2.1% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

65
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 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

Current market dynamics suggest a moderated pace, with a pending ratio of 0.57 indicating neither strong demand absorption nor excessive supply pressure. The increase in median days on market to 52 days points to reduced urgency for negotiations. Buyers may experience a slightly longer decision window, while sellers need to maintain price discipline given the relatively stable price environment.

Luxury Segment

Average listing prices increased by 3.4% year-over-year, outpacing the 0.2% year-over-year contraction in median listing prices. However, with median $/sqft rising by 4.7% year-over-year, there is no distinct signal of luxury-segment softness in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

286 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 148 per month.

Pricing Pressure
23.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.7% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +4.7% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.57

Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.

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Stabilizing

Selling in St. Joseph, MO-KS? Homes here are taking 6 days longer to sell than last year.

St. Joseph, MO-KS is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
57%
Median Days on Market
52 days
Inventory YoY
+6%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
St. Joseph, MO-KS
CBSA Code
41140
State
MO-KS

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in St. Joseph?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the St. Joseph metro is classified as Stabilizing. Pending ratio is 0.57 with median days on market at 52.

  • Are home prices dropping in St. Joseph?+

    Median listing price is $239K, -0.2% year over year. 23.0% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in St. Joseph?+

    The typical listing sits 52 days on market, a +13.0% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 148 per month.

  • What's happening in the St. Joseph luxury market?+

    Average listing prices increased by 3.4% year-over-year, outpacing the 0.2% year-over-year contraction in median listing prices. However, with median $/sqft rising by 4.7% year-over-year, there is no distinct signal of luxury-segment softness in this dataset.

  • Where can I find a trusted St. Joseph real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of St. Joseph 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 41140 · 36mo history