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HAYS, KS 67601

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Ellis County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The HAYS, KS real estate market (67601) currently shows 98 active listings, with 33 pending sales. Homes are averaging 74 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 10 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 74 days on market compared to 63 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 1.2% year-over-year, from $249,000 to $252,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 24,045  ·  Density: 25.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $56,845

Typical home value: $209,051  ·  Homeownership: 59.1%

Market Overview

Active Listings
98
⇩ 9.3% vs 108 last year
Pending
33
34% pending ratio
Median Price
$252,000
⇧ 1.2% vs $249,000 last year
Average Price
$364,285
⇧ 8.2% vs $336,742 last year
Days on Market
74
⇧ 17.5% vs 63 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$124
⇧ 2.5% vs $121/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,162 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 98 this year vs 108 last year
  • Days on market: 74 now vs 63 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $252,000 (+1.2% YoY)
  • Average: $364,285 (+8.2% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 45.1 miles — 171 listings ($55,847,720 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
67601Hays, KS 676010.0 mi97$37,464,698$249,750$386,234
67667Schoenchen, KS 6766711.1 mi1$159,900$159,900$159,900
67553Liebenthal, KS 6755315.1 mi2$170,000$85,000$85,000
67548La Crosse, KS 6754819.4 mi7$1,229,375$146,250$175,625
67663Plainville, KS 6766323.0 mi5$941,665$115,000$188,333
67665Russell, KS 6766524.8 mi36$9,773,460$162,250$271,485
67657Palco, KS 6765727.4 mi1$550,000$550,000$550,000
67564Olmitz, KS 6756432.6 mi1$189,500$189,500$189,500
67632Damar, KS 6763234.5 mi4$2,479,332$295,000$619,833
67649Luray, KS 6764939.1 mi1$103,500$103,500$103,500
67669Stockton, KS 6766940.3 mi10$1,862,540$172,225$186,254
67642Hill City, KS 6764243.2 mi5$808,750$109,750$161,750
67623Alton, KS 6762345.1 mi1$115,000$115,000$115,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HAYS, KS 67601?

As of September 2026, there are 98 active listings in HAYS, KS (zip code 67601), compared to 108 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HAYS, KS 67601?

The median listing price in HAYS, KS 67601 is $252,000 as of September 2026, a 1.2% increase from $249,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in HAYS, KS?

Homes in HAYS, KS 67601 spend an average of 74 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 63 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HAYS, KS 67601?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, HAYS, KS 67601 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 10 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 74 days on market compared to 63 days last year.

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