Is Independence, MO 64056 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Independence housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Independence, MO 64056 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 65 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 27%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 2% to $244,894. Overall, Independence is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Jackson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, Independence ranks #70 of 263 MO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 77 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Kansas City 64136 (0% sold over asking) or Kansas City 64105 (0% sold over asking), while Independence 64053 (60% sold over asking) and Kansas City 64113 (59% sold over asking) are even more competitive.