Hays, KS metro area Housing Market
Cold MarketComprehensive housing market data for the Hays, KS metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.
Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$240K
↓ 22.6% YoY
Days on Market
134 days
↑ 28.8% YoY
Active Inventory
84
↑ 21.7% YoY
Homes Sold
19
↑ 171.4% YoY
Cold Market
Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.
Hays, KS metro area Market Summary
The Hays, KS metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $240K, down 22.6% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 134 days on the market, 28.8% longer than a year ago.
There are 84 homes for sale — 21.7% more than last year. With 4.4 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 25 new listings were added during this period, up 19.0% year-over-year.
0.0% of homes sell above their asking price. 15.5% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
73
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Kansas Median
Investor Takeaway
The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. Prices are 43% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Hays, KS metro area Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Homes Sold
Price per Square Foot
Not enough data for Sale-to-List Ratio trend
New Listings
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$250K
Price per Sq Ft
$124
Sale-to-List Ratio
N/A
Months of Supply
4.4
Sold Above List
0.0%
Price Drops
15.5%
New Listings
25
↑ 19.0% YoY
Pending Sales
25
Off Market in 2 Weeks
40.0%
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