Market Intelligence · KS / Wyandotte County

Kansas City, KS home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$200K1-yr changeUp1.7%

The typical home value in Kansas City, KS is $200K as of September 2026, up 1.7% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Kansas City ZIP code, the median list price is $246K and homes spend a median of 48 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Kansas City, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$200K
1-yr changeMedian across Kansas City ZIPs
+1.7%
ZIP markets live15 tracked in Kansas City
1
County
Wyandotte County

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12-month value trend

+1.7% over 12 months

Typical home value in Kansas City over the last 12 months: $197K in Sep 2025 to $200K in Sep 2026 (+1.7%).

Sep 2025$197K

Sep 2026$200K

Median Zillow home value index across Kansas City's ZIP codes.

Context

The Kansas City housing market is holding steady for homeowners. The typical home value in Kansas City is $200,194, up 1.7% over the past year as of September 2026. Sellers are listing at a median of $246,219, and homes are taking a median of 48 days to go under contract. There were 347 homes for sale as of September 2026, with 160 new listings coming on the market. One in five listings has taken a price cut, with 20.0% of active listings showing a reduction. For a homeowner deciding whether to sell, values are still inching up, but buyers are negotiating and sellers who price too high are having to adjust.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Kansas City, KS?

Typical home value

$200K

Up1.7%YoY

Median list price

$246K

Days on market

48

Homes for sale

347

Price cuts

20.0%

New listings

160

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Kansas City's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Kansas City, KS home prices over time

Typical home values in Kansas City, KS are up 1.7% over the past year, from $197K in September 2025 to $200K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Kansas City, KS, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$200,194+1.7%
September 2025$196,832No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Kansas City ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Kansas City, KS a buyer's or seller's market?

Kansas City, KS is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 48 days on market and 20% of listings with a price cut in the typical Kansas City ZIP code, and 160 new listings against 347 active listings across Kansas City, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Kansas City housing market forecast 2027

+2.6%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 9 Kansas City ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 2.6% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Kansas City rose 1.7%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Kansas City?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Kansas City shows typical home values rising 2.6% by September 2027, after a 1.7% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 9 Kansas City ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Kansas City?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 15 Kansas City ZIP codes in total; the remaining 14 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Kansas City, KS home prices.

How much is a home in Kansas City, KS worth?

The typical home value in Kansas City is $200,194 as of September 2026, up 1.7% over the past year. The median list price is $246,219.

How long does it take to sell a home in Kansas City, KS?

Homes in Kansas City spent a median of 48 days on the market as of September 2026. Among the 347 homes for sale, 20.0% of listings had a price cut.

Is the Kansas City, KS market getting more competitive for sellers?

There were 347 homes for sale and 160 new listings as of September 2026. With 20.0% of listings taking a price cut, sellers need to price carefully to attract buyers.

Are home prices going up or down in Kansas City, KS?

Typical home values in Kansas City, KS are up 1.7% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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