KANSAS CITY REAL ESTATE FAST STATS — JUNE 2026
Homes sold for an average of 98.8% of original list price
36 days on market on average
2.4 months of inventory, with approximately 7,818 homes available
Most areas of the Kansas City metro remain in a seller’s market, with some price points trending toward balance
Closed Sales increased 2.5 percent for Existing Homes and 2.2 percent for New Construction homes. Pending Sales decreased 3.9 percent for Existing Homes but increased 27.7 percent for New Construction homes. Inventory decreased 7.0 percent for Existing Homes and 6.5 percent for New Construction homes.
Median Sales Price increased 3.1 percent to $335,000 for Existing Homes and 4.6 percent to $524,229 for New Construction homes. Days on Market increased 11.5 percent for Existing Homes but decreased 4.2 percent for New Construction homes. Months Supply of Inventory decreased 12.0 percent for Existing Homes and 12.7 percent for New Construction homes.
The majority of the Kansas City metro is still in a seller’s market, but not all areas are alike. Exact data varies from county to county, and for different home prices. There are now some price points and/or areas that are coming into a balanced or buyer’s market. Because market conditions vary by neighborhood and price point, local guidance matters when interpreting these trends. Email Miles Rost or Nicole Laufenberg with questions about the market in your current or future neighborhood. You can also call us at 913-451-4888.
NATIONAL NEWS
U.S. existing-home sales rose 3.2% month-over-month and year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reported, marking the highest level since December 2025. Regionally, sales increased from the previous month in the Northeast, Midwest, and South, while remaining flat in the West. On a year-over-year basis, sales grew in the Midwest, South, and West but declined in the Northeast.
Nationally, there were 1.55 million homes available for sale heading into June, a 3.3% increase from the previous month and 0.6% higher than one year earlier, representing a 4.5-month supply at the current sales pace, according to NAR. Home prices also rose, with the median existing-home price climbing to $429,300 nationwide, an all-time high for the month and 1.3% higher than a year earlier.
In the Kansas City metro area, the year-to-date average home sales price is $392,376, and the median is $332,000, which hits well below the current national median of $429,300, keeping homeownership affordable in Kansas City!
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR KANSAS CITY BUYERS AND SELLERS
While national housing trends provide useful context, Kansas City continues to stand out for relative affordability and steady demand. With the local median price remaining well below the national average, KC remains attractive for buyers, while sellers still benefit from limited inventory in many KC neighborhoods.
As always, conditions can vary significantly by location, price range, and property type — especially for luxury homes and lake communities.
All stats and information courtesy of KCRAR – the Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors®
