Is Hays, KS 67601 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hays is a seller’s market. With about 3.3 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 35% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #109 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 Hays housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Hays, KS 67601 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 79 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (57 days then) and the median sale price rose 6% to $258,388. Overall, Hays is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Ellis County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Hays ranks #109 of 122 KS ZIP codes with enough sales (score 37 out of 100).
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Questions about Hays real estate
Is Hays a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.3 months of supply in Hays, KS 67601 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 Hays?
The typical home went under contract in 48 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hays sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hays?
About 1.24% of a home’s value a year in Ellis County, or roughly $4,960 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hays?
The median sale price was $258,388 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $133 per square foot.
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