Kansas Real Estate Trends - A New Way to Look at Kansas Realty

Kansas Real Estate

The detached family home sector of the Kansas real estate market appears to be performing adequately. Average sale prices of $173,000 are only 6% below the average seller list price. The condo and townhouse market in Kansas real estate isn't fairing nearly so well and in some recent months the average sale price has been as much as 21% below the average list price of $108,000.

Over 23% of all listings in the Kansas real estate market are undeveloped lots and land for sale. While some of these properties are city lots, there are also plenty of large parcels available for the creative builder. Both commercial investors and individuals looking for a rural getaway will be tempted by the wide variety of offerings available in Kansas. Some properties can be over 3,500 acres and are listed at a whopping $17 million dollars.

Despite a slow economic recovery, and some minor ups and downs each month, the average list price for Kansas read estate has remained rather steady since the end of 2011. Single family units changed from $175,000 to $173,000 and condos from $140,000 to $135,000. Perhaps these steady prices have encouraged buyers to take a chance on Kansas real estate since the inventory has started selling more rapidly. On average condos are listed for approximately 188 days and the average house takes over 150 days to sell.

Map of Kansas Cities - Average Listing Price Change

Kansas Real Estate:
Largest Increase in Listing Price

City 3 mo.
Ottawa, KS Real Estate
9.42%
Lawrence, KS Real Estate
6.90%
Newton, KS Real Estate
6.10%
Wichita, KS Real Estate
4.35%
Topeka, KS Real Estate
3.74%

Kansas Real Estate:
Largest Decrease in Listing Price

City 3 mo.
Andover, KS Real Estate
12.87%
Shawnee, KS Real Estate
4.47%
Leavenworth, KS Real Estate
4.37%
Lenexa, KS Real Estate
3.90%
Leawood, KS Real Estate
3.08%

Kansas Homes For Sale By City

Most Expensive Kansas Homes for Sale by City

City Median $ 3 mo.
Leawood, KS Homes for Sale $723,873
3.08%
Andover, KS Homes for Sale $395,675
12.87%
Lenexa, KS Homes for Sale $343,668
3.90%
Overland Park, KS Homes for Sale $341,565
2.83%
Lawrence, KS Homes for Sale $273,475
6.90%

Least Expensive Kansas Homes for Sale by City

City Median $ 3 mo.
Kansas City, KS Homes for Sale $111,711
2.88%
Ottawa, KS Homes for Sale $127,666
9.42%
Topeka, KS Homes for Sale $137,764
3.74%
Junction City, KS Homes for Sale $139,225
1.63%
Leavenworth, KS Homes for Sale $146,443
4.37%

Best Kansas Cities for Families and Singles

Top 5 Kansas Cities for Families

City Homes with
Children
Crime vs. Natl. Avg.
Gardner, KS Local Info 52.00% 0.55
Andover, KS Local Info 50.00% 0.32
Liberal, KS Local Info 46.00% 1.70
Lansing, KS Local Info 44.00% 0.41
Olathe, KS Local Info 44.00% 0.80

Top 5 Kansas Cities for Singles

City Unmarried Female
to Male
Manhattan, KS Local Info 69.00% 47% / 53%
Kansas City, KS Local Info 66.00% 51% / 49%
Lawrence, KS Local Info 66.00% 50% / 50%
Pittsburg, KS Local Info 66.00% 51% / 49%
Atchison, KS Local Info 63.00% 53% / 47%
Methodology

Largest Increase in Listing Price Methodology

This chart uses the median listing price of cities with at least 100 active property listings to calculate the largest percentage increase in median listing prices for single family homes over a three month period.

Largest Decrease in Listing Price Methodology

This chart uses the median listing price of cities with at least 100 active property listings to calculate the largest percentage decrease in median listing prices for single family homes over a three month period.

Most Expensive Homes for Sale by City Methodology

This chart uses the median listing price of cities with at least 100 active property listings to retrieve the cities with the five highest median listing prices of single family homes. In addition, the median listing prices are used to calculate the associated increase or decrease in median listing price as a percentage over a three month period.

Least Expensive Homes for Sale by City Methodology

This chart uses the median listing price of cities with at least 100 active property listings to retrieve the cities with the five lowest median listing prices of single family homes. In addition, the median listing prices are used to calculate the associated increase or decrease in median listing price as a percentage over a three month period.

Top 5 Cities for Families Methodology

This chart displays the top five cities with a population of at least 10,000 that have the highest percentage of homes with children and the lowest crime rate. Crime rate is determined by comparing each city's crime rate index against the national crime rate index, which equals 100. A number lower than one indicates less crime than the national average, while a number greater than one indicates more overall crime than the national average.

Top 5 Cities for Singles Methodology

This chart displays the top five cities with a population of at least 10,000 that have the highest percentage of unmarried people. An unmarried person is defined as someone who was never married, is separated, or divorced.