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Lawrence, KS home prices and housing market

4 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$321K1-yr changeUp2.8%

The typical home value in Lawrence, KS is $321K as of September 2026, up 2.8% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Lawrence ZIP code, the median list price is $411K and homes spend a median of 40 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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The coverage

Lawrence, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$321K
1-yr changeMedian across Lawrence ZIPs
+2.8%
ZIP markets live5 tracked in Lawrence
4
County
Douglas County

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12-month value trend

+2.8% over 12 months

Typical home value in Lawrence over the last 12 months: $312K in Sep 2025 to $321K in Sep 2026 (+2.8%).

Sep 2025$312K

Sep 2026$321K

Median Zillow home value index across Lawrence's ZIP codes.

Context

The typical home value in Lawrence is $320,722 as of September 2026, up 2.8% over the past year. There were 215 homes for sale in September 2026, with 106 new listings coming onto the market that month. The median list price in Lawrence was $411,207, and homes spent a median of 40 days on the market. About 19.7% of listings had a price cut, which suggests some sellers are starting above what buyers will pay. Values are still rising modestly, but buyers are taking their time. For a homeowner thinking about selling, pricing realistically from the start matters more than usual in this market.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Lawrence, KS?

Typical home value

$321K

Up2.8%YoY

Median list price

$411K

Days on market

40

Homes for sale

215

Price cuts

19.7%

New listings

106

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

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

Prices over time

Lawrence, KS home prices over time

Typical home values in Lawrence, KS are up 2.8% over the past year, from $312K in September 2025 to $321K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Lawrence, KS, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$320,722+2.8%
September 2025$311,905No prior year

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

Market balance

Is Lawrence, KS a buyer's or seller's market?

Lawrence, 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 40 days on market and 20% of listings with a price cut in the typical Lawrence ZIP code, and 106 new listings against 215 active listings across Lawrence, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Lawrence housing market forecast 2027

+2.9%

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

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 4 Lawrence ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 2.9% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Lawrence rose 2.8%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Lawrence?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Lawrence shows typical home values rising 2.9% by September 2027, after a 2.8% 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). 4 Lawrence 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 Lawrence?

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 5 Lawrence ZIP codes in total; the remaining 1 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Lawrence, KS home prices.

How much is a home in Lawrence worth?

The typical home value in Lawrence is $320,722 as of September 2026, up 2.8% over the past year. This is a citywide figure, so individual homes will vary.

How long does it take to sell a home in Lawrence?

Homes in Lawrence spent a median of 40 days on the market as of September 2026. About 19.7% of listings had a price cut, so homes priced too high may sit longer.

How many homes are for sale in Lawrence?

There were 215 homes for sale in Lawrence as of September 2026, including 106 new listings that month. The median list price was $411,207.

Are home prices going up or down in Lawrence, KS?

Typical home values in Lawrence, KS are up 2.8% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Lawrence, KS a buyer's or seller's market?

Lawrence, 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 40 days on market and 20% of listings with a price cut in the typical Lawrence ZIP code, and 106 new listings against 215 active listings across Lawrence, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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