Kansas City, MO metro area Housing Market
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Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$330K
↑ 4.8% YoY
Days on Market
48 days
↑ 6.7% YoY
Active Inventory
N/A
Homes Sold
1,706
↑ 2.3% YoY
Cool Market
Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.
Kansas City, MO metro area Market Summary
The Kansas City, MO metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $330K, up 4.8% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 48 days on the market, 6.7% longer than a year ago.
With 2.8 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 2,245 new listings were added during this period, up 13.7% year-over-year.
26.9% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
73
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Missouri Median
Investor Takeaway
The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 22% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Kansas City, MO metro area Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Not enough data for Active Inventory trend
Homes Sold
Price per Square Foot
Not enough data for Sale-to-List Ratio trend
New Listings
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$344K
Price per Sq Ft
$170
Sale-to-List Ratio
N/A
Months of Supply
2.8
Sold Above List
N/A
Price Drops
26.9%
New Listings
2,245
↑ 13.7% YoY
Pending Sales
N/A
Off Market in 2 Weeks
39.0%
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