Wichita, KS metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · KS · score computed September 2026
What is Wichita, KS 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.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 278,335–19,798,537) · comparable within its band
Where is Wichita, KS metro area in its market cycle?
Wichita, KS 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.
What’s the forecast for Wichita, KS metro area?
Our model forecasts Wichita, KS metro area’s home prices to rise about 7.0% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Wichita, KS metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $249K | ▼ -4.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 50 days | ▲ +4.2% |
| Months of Supply | 1.9 | ▼ -24% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,736 | ▼ -16.9% |
| Homes Sold | 959 | ▲ +11.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $133 | ▲ +1.1% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wichita, KS metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed September 2026, Wichita, KS metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 62 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Wichita, KS metro area?
The median sale price in Wichita, KS metro area is $249K, having fallen 4.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Wichita, KS metro area?
Wichita, KS metro area scores 68 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Wichita, KS metro area's Alpha Score?
Wichita, KS metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (71/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (39/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Wichita, KS metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.