Kansas City, MO metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Kansas City, MO metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Kansas City, MO metro area in its market cycle?
Kansas City, MO metro area is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Kansas City, MO metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $366K | ▲ +4.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 18 days | ▲ +12.5% |
| Months of Supply | 1.8 | ▼ -5.3% |
| Homes Sold | 3,003 | ▼ -6.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $187 | ▲ +3.4% |
How has Kansas City, MO metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City, MO metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Kansas City, MO metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 50 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Kansas City, MO metro area?
The median sale price in Kansas City, MO metro area is $366K, having risen 4.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Kansas City, MO metro area?
Kansas City, MO metro area scores 50 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Kansas City, MO metro area's Alpha Score?
Kansas City, MO metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (56/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (41/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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