Data updated: Sept 2026
Wichita Housing Market: What the Real Sales Data Shows
Kansas is a non-disclosure state, which means home sale prices aren't public record here. That's a big reason the online value estimates you see are often off in Wichita, because those sites can't see what most homes actually sold for.
The numbers on this page come from real closed sales in our MLS, which I pull and analyze myself. I update them with each data refresh, so you're looking at what actually happened in the market, not a guess. The 12-month figures cover closings Sept 30, 2025 to Sept 29, 2026, and the trends since 2021 cover closings Jan 1, 2021 to Oct 9, 2026 (2026 is year to date).
At a Glance
Wichita-area home sales, closings Sept 30, 2025 to Sept 29, 2026. Source: SCKMLS data analyzed by Caleb Claussen. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
With about 2 months of supply, it's still a seller's market overall, but it's more balanced above $400,000. You can see that in the inventory section below.
Prices Since 2021
Existing-home prices went up every single year, from about $187,000 in 2021 to about $250,000 this year, a change of about 34%. Including new construction, the typical sale went from about $200,000 to about $261,000. The biggest jump was 2022, and since then it's been a steadier climb.
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| Year | Existing homes | All homes, including new builds |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $187,000 | $200,000 |
| 2022 | $205,000 | $220,000 |
| 2023 | $214,000 | $230,000 |
| 2024 | $227,000 | $242,000 |
| 2025 | $243,000 | $255,000 |
| 2026 | $250,000 | $261,000 |
How Fast Homes Sell
The frenzy is over, but the market didn't fall apart. The typical home now takes about 14 days to go under contract instead of 4 days, and it still sells right around its asking price.
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| Year | Median days on market | Sold over asking |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 days | 41% |
| 2022 | 4 days | 44% |
| 2023 | 6 days | 37% |
| 2024 | 10 days | 29% |
| 2025 | 15 days | 25% |
| 2026 | 14 days | 27% |
Share of homes that sold over asking
Bidding wars have cooled. About 41% of homes sold over asking in 2021, compared with about 27% this year.
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| Year | Sold over asking |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 41% |
| 2022 | 44% |
| 2023 | 37% |
| 2024 | 29% |
| 2025 | 25% |
| 2026 | 27% |
The Disappearing Starter Home
In 2021, about half of all homes (51%) sold for under $200,000. Last year it was about a third (34%). Homes over $300,000 went from about 1 in 5 sales (22%) to more than 1 in 3 (37%).
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| Price band | 2021 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Under $150K | 33% | 19% |
| $150K-$200K | 18% | 14% |
| $200K-$250K | 17% | 14% |
| $250K-$300K | 11% | 17% |
| $300K-$400K | 12% | 20% |
| $400K-$500K | 5% | 8% |
| $500K+ | 4.2% | 9.5% |
Cheaper Homes Gained the Most
When the same house sold twice, homes bought under $150K gained about 8.9% a year, while homes over $500K gained about 3.1%. Higher-priced homes were also the most likely to resell for less. About 18% of homes bought at $500K+ sold for less the second time.
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| Bought at | Yearly gain | Resold for less |
|---|---|---|
| Under $150K | 8.9% | 5% |
| $150K-$250K | 6.1% | 3% |
| $250K-$350K | 4.1% | 6% |
| $350K-$500K | 3.3% | 13% |
| $500K+ | 3.1% | 18% |
How Long Should You Plan to Own?
Even in a market that went up every year, about 37% of homes sold within 1 to 2 years gained less than about 8%, which is roughly break-even after selling costs. At 4 to 6 years, that dropped to about 11%. That's why I tell families to plan on owning for at least 3 to 5 years.
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| Held for | Broke even or lost |
|---|---|
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 2-3 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 4-6 years | 11% |
Best Time to Sell
Homes sell fastest in late spring and early summer. Closings in May and June spent a median of only 4 to 5 days on the market. July closings carry the highest prices, about 6% above the yearly median, and January closings run about 10% below it.
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| Month | Price vs yearly median | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90% | 15 days |
| Feb | 94% | 12 days |
| Mar | 97% | 8 days |
| Apr | 97% | 6 days |
| May | 102% | 5 days |
| Jun | 104% | 4 days |
| Jul | 106% | 6 days |
| Aug | 104% | 7 days |
| Sep | 101% | 9 days |
| Oct-Nov | 102% | 11 days |
| Dec | 98% | 15 days |
Inventory Right Now
Homes under $200K have about 1.5 months of supply, so buyers there need to move fast. At $750K+ it's about 4.9 months, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.
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| Price range | Months of supply |
|---|---|
| Under $200K | 1.5 |
| $200K-$300K | 1.9 |
| $300K-$400K | 2.4 |
| $400K-$500K | 2.9 |
| $500K-$750K | 3.5 |
| $750K+ | 4.9 |
Suburb by Suburb
| Area | Median Sale Price | Change Since 2021 | Days on Market | Months of Supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andover | $336K | +24% | 24 | 3.1 |
| Maize | $332K | +30% | 28 | 5.5 |
| Valley Center | $255K | +34% | 11 | 3.4 |
| Derby | $298K | +30% | 12 | 2.7 |
| Bel Aire | $290K | +32% | 20 | 6.6 |
| Goddard | $305K | +45% | 15 | 5.5 |
| Haysville | $227K | +48% | 14 | 1.9 |
| Park City | $252K | +37% | 10 | 2.6 |
| Wichita | $236K | +35% | 14 | 1.8 |
| East Wichita* | $236K | +33% | 19 | 2.1 |
| West Wichita* | $240K | +36% | 12 | 1.8 |
Median sale price of existing homes, closings Sept 30, 2025 to Sept 29, 2026. Source: SCKMLS data analyzed by Caleb Claussen. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
*East and West Wichita: Wichita existing-home sales, closings Sept 30, 2025 to Sept 29, 2026. Source: SCKMLS data analyzed by Caleb Claussen. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. East and West split at Main Street; North and South split at Kellogg. Wichita mailing addresses only.
Lower-priced areas gained the most in percentage terms over the last five years, all across the Wichita area. A smaller number usually means higher prices, not lower demand.
Price change: change in the median sale price of existing homes from 2021 to 2026 (2026 is year to date through Oct 9, 2026). Source: SCKMLS data analyzed by Caleb Claussen.
Thinking about building? Read my guide to new construction and specials, or compare property taxes by suburb. Want the numbers for each part of the city? See my Wichita city guide.
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Wichita Housing Market Questions
Is Wichita a buyer's or seller's market right now?
It's still a seller's market overall, with about 2 months of supply across the Wichita area. It depends a lot on price, though. Homes under $200K have about 1.5 months of supply, so buyers there need to move fast, while homes at $750K+ have about 4.9 months, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.
Why are Zillow estimates off in Kansas?
Kansas is a non-disclosure state, so home sale prices aren't public record. Sites like Zillow can't see what most homes actually sold for, so their estimates are often off here. The MLS has the real closed sale prices, and that's where the numbers on this page come from. If you want to know what a specific home is worth, ask an agent to pull comparable sales for you.
Are Wichita home prices still going up?
Through Sept 2026, yes. The median sale price of an existing home in the Wichita area rose every year, from about $187,000 in 2021 to about $250,000 so far in 2026. That's up about 34%. I don't make forecasts, but I update these numbers with each data refresh so you can see what's actually happening.
When is the best time to list a home in Wichita?
Spring and early summer are usually the strongest. Homes that closed in May and June spent the fewest days on the market, and July closings carried the highest prices, about 6% above the yearly median. January closings ran about 10% below it. A well-priced home can sell any time of year, though, so timing should fit your plans first.
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