Supply & demand
Sellers have the upper hand
With 317 active listings and 156 already under contract, supply is tight — estimated 2.3 months of inventory. Buyers should expect competition.
City market profile
Independence
Live MLS-backed housing market stats and trend charts for Independence, updated hourly.
MLS Data
Last refresh: October 16, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Scope: Independence
Home type: Resale Single Family
Period: YTD
Market snapshot
Independence is a strong seller's market — only 2.3 months of supply with 317 active listings and 156 already under contract. Homes are closing at a median of $217,000 ytd and going under contract in 31.6 days on average.
Active Listings
317
Under Contract
156
pending, contingent, backup
Median Sale Price
$217,000
YTD
Homes Sold
1,357
YTD
Pricing signal
Median close: $217,000 YTD
Homes are closing at a median of $217,000 so far this year. The average closed sale over the last 180 days is $217,000.
Market speed
Homes selling in about 32 days
The average sold home went under contract in 31.6 days (last 180 days). Active listings average 2.3 days — a moderate pace.
New Single-Family Listings, YTD
Single-Family Closings, YTD
Days on Market, Active Listings
Original List Price vs. Price Reductions, Active Listings
Median and Average Sale Price, Existing Single-Family Homes
Based on information from the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® or Heartland MLS for the period 1/1/1997 through 10/16/2026