Kansas City, MO Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Kansas City, MO is showing healthy, moderate growth.

  • Steady price growth of 2.8% year-over-year — a balanced market.
  • Price-to-rent ratio: 17.8 — buying and renting are roughly comparable.

Median Home Value

$316,796

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+2.8%

Price change

5-Year Change

+34.6%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,481/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

5,557

For sale

State Avg

$258,099

Missouri

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Kansas City, MO vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,481/mo

Rent YoY Change

+3.4%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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