Is Emporia, KS 66801 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Emporia is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 28% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #112 of 122 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Emporia housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Emporia, KS 66801 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 94 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 7% to $188,918. Overall, Emporia is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Lyon County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Emporia ranks #112 of 122 KS ZIP codes with enough sales (score 32 out of 100).
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Questions about Emporia real estate
Is Emporia a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Emporia, KS 66801 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Emporia?
The typical home went under contract in 28 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Emporia sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 91.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Emporia?
About 1.55% of a home’s value a year in Lyon County, or roughly $6,200 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Emporia?
The median sale price was $188,918 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $117 per square foot.
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