Liberal, KS Housing Market
Cold MarketMetro-level monthly sale metrics for rental investors — prices, inventory, pace, and negotiation signals. Figures represent the Liberal, KS metro area.
Data period: March 2026
Market snapshot
- Median sale price
- $48K
- Median days on market
- 23 days
- Months of supply
- 19.0
- Active inventory
- 19
- Homes sold
- 1
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 70.6%
- Data month
- March 2026
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Rental Investor Snapshot
Labels below come from monthly sale-market indicators only. True cash flow requires local rent, taxes, insurance, vacancy, and expense assumptions — model those in the rental calculator, then sanity-check against sale-speed signals here.
- Market temperature
- Cooling
- Buyer leverage
- High
- Pricing signal vs. U.S. median
- Easier buy-in vs. U.S. median (price only)
- Investor fit (heuristic)
- Buy-in vs. U.S. · Negotiation
Watch-outs
- Higher months of supply usually improves buyer leverage on price and terms.
Suggested next step: Run a rental property analysis with your own rent, financing, vacancy, and expense assumptions — then sanity-check against this market's sale-speed and negotiation signals.
Cold Market
Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.
Liberal, KS market summary
The Liberal, KS metro area housing market is cooling down. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $48K, down 77.7% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 23 days on the market, 76.5% shorter than a year ago.
There are 19 homes for sale — 55.8% fewer than last year. With 19.0 months of supply, this is a buyer's market.
Homes are selling for 70.6% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 0.0% of homes sell above their asking price.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
75
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Kansas Median
Investor takeaway
The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. Prices are 89% below the national median on this sale snapshot — that can mean lower buy-in, but cash flow still depends on local rent, financing, and expenses.
Liberal, KS market trends
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Detailed market metrics
Median list price
N/A
Price per sq ft
$43
Sale-to-list ratio
70.6%
Months of supply
19.0
Sold above list
0.0%
Price drops
N/A
New listings
N/A
Pending sales
N/A
Off market in 2 weeks
N/A
Liberal, KS housing market FAQs
What is the median home price in Liberal, KS?
For the latest published month, the median sale price in Liberal, KS is $48K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.
Is Liberal, KS a buyer's or seller's market?
With about 19.0 months of supply, conditions often favor buyers (inventory is relatively high versus sales pace). That can mean more time to negotiate and compare listings.
How long do homes stay on the market in Liberal, KS?
For the latest published month, the median days on market in Liberal, KS is 23 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.
Is Liberal, KS good for rental property investors?
Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. Liberal, KS can still work for rentals if the numbers work on a deal-by-deal basis — use local rent comps, financing, vacancy, and expenses in the rental property calculator.
How should investors analyze a rental property in Liberal, KS?
Start with purchase price, financing, rent, vacancy, operating expenses, and capital repairs. Stress-test rates and rent. Will It Flow’s rental property calculator is built to translate those inputs into cash flow, DSCR, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return for Liberal, KS deals.
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National context
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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.