| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $275,000 | -4.6% | 51 | 1,804 | 4.0 | $77,000 |
| Topeka | $256,200 | -1.8% | 39 | 438 | 3.8 | $73,000 |
| Manhattan | $308,975 | +9.6% | 52 | 364 | 4.8 | $87,000 |
| Lawrence | $417,500 | +13.8% | 44 | 269 | 6.1 | $117,000 |
| Garden City | $287,500 | +2.0% | 77 | 141 | 4.0 | $82,000 |
| Arkansas City | $149,949 | -10.3% | 61 | 124 | 2.6 | $44,000 |
| Salina | $219,450 | +4.8% | 58 | 119 | 3.4 | $62,000 |
| Dodge City | $245,500 | -1.8% | 87 | 112 | 3.5 | $72,000 |
| Hutchinson | $228,225 | +3.0% | 41 | 111 | 3.8 | $68,000 |
| Pittsburg | $166,175 | -2.7% | 57 | 106 | 3.3 | $46,000 |
| Hays | $242,000 | -0.2% | 83 | 88 | 4.0 | $67,000 |
| McPherson | $258,950 | +8.4% | 55 | 86 | 3.3 | $74,000 |
| Great Bend | $179,900 | -3.5% | 66 | 81 | 3.2 | $53,000 |
| Emporia | $221,400 | +31.0% | 52 | 76 | 3.8 | $65,000 |
| Ottawa | $299,975 | +0.1% | 48 | 60 | 4.2 | $86,000 |
| Liberal | $202,225 | -10.3% | 70 | 51 | 3.2 | $60,000 |
| Atchison | $232,500 | +18.6% | 60 | 40 | 3.7 | $65,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
Kansas housing market
Across the 17 Kansas markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $242,000 as of September 2026, and 8 of 17 are priced below a year ago. Lawrence is the most expensive ($417,500) and Arkansas City the least ($149,949).
Midpoint median list price
$242,000
17 markets
Markets down YoY
8/17
September 2026
Active listings
4,070
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each Kansas market?
The table lists every Kansas market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in Kansas?
Emporia posted the biggest year-over-year change in Kansas (+31.0%) and Arkansas City the weakest (-10.3%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is +0.1%, with 4,070 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in Kansas?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $44,000 a year in Arkansas City and $117,000 in Lawrence, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
Kansas housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in Kansas?
Across WealthyBud's 17 tracked Kansas markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $242,000 as of September 2026, from $149,949 in Arkansas City to $417,500 in Lawrence.
Are home prices falling in Kansas?
8 of 17 tracked Kansas markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Arkansas City at -10.3%.
What is the most expensive housing market in Kansas?
Lawrence has the highest median listing price among tracked Kansas markets at $417,500 (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in Kansas?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $44,000 a year in Arkansas City and $117,000 in Lawrence, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
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