Is Independence, KS 67301 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Independence housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Independence, KS 67301 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 33 days and there were 9 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 15 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 23%, homes sold faster (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $141,939. Overall, Independence is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Montgomery County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 80%. On our competition score, Independence ranks #111 of 122 KS ZIP codes with enough sales (score 33 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Liberty 67351 (0% sold over asking) or Elk City 67344 (0% sold over asking), while Caney 67333 (33% sold over asking) is even more competitive.