Is Kansas City, MO 64134 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Kansas City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Kansas City, MO 64134 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 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 105 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 31%, homes sold more slowly (20 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $186,569. Overall, Kansas City is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Jackson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, Kansas City ranks #87 of 263 MO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 74 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.