Is Kansas City, MO 64117 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Kansas City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 44% of homes in Kansas City, MO 64117 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 10 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 49 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold faster (14 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $231,900. Overall, Kansas City is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Clay County, homes here sell faster than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, Kansas City ranks #48 of 263 MO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 83 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Missouri City 64072 (0% sold over asking) or Holt 64048 (23% sold over asking), while Kansas City 64161 (100% sold over asking) is even more competitive.