Is Kansas City, MO 64128 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Kansas City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 18% of homes in Kansas City, MO 64128 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 68 days and there were 6.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 23 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 26%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $114,950. Overall, Kansas City is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Jackson County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, Kansas City ranks #235 of 263 MO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 21 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.