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Ottawa, KS metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · KS · as of August 2026

Seller's

What is Ottawa, 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.

Price Momentum20%
-4.448
Inventory Health25%
-14.173
Affordability20%
-6.578
Economic Strength20%
48
Rental Yield15%
-14.165

Where is Ottawa, KS metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Ottawa, KS metro area is classified as Peaking late-cycle, with momentum cooling from a high level. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Ottawa, KS metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$271K▲ +6.2%
Median Days on Market39 days-18.7%
Months of Supply2.4▲ +20%
Homes for Sale63-11.3%
Homes Sold27-27%
Median Price / Sq Ft$174▲ +25.8%

How has Ottawa, KS metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 63
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ottawa, KS metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of August 2026, Ottawa, KS metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 63 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Ottawa, KS metro area?

The median sale price in Ottawa, KS metro area is $271K, having risen 6.2% over the past year.

How affordable is Ottawa, KS metro area?

Ottawa, KS metro area scores 78 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Ottawa, KS metro area's Alpha Score?

Ottawa, KS metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (78/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (48/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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