July 2026 Clay County, Missouri Market Report
Clay County Home Prices & Housing Market: July 2026
The median home price in Clay County was $350,000 in July 2026, essentially unchanged from one year earlier, while the average sales price reached $380,682. Closed sales declined slightly, but year-to-date sales remained well ahead of 2025.
Latest data: July 2026 Heartland MLS report, current as of August 7, 2026.
Clay County Home Prices
The median price is often the better measure of what a typical buyer paid because half of all sales were above $350,000 and half were below it. The average price was higher because higher-priced sales in areas such as Smithville, Kearney and parts of Kansas City’s Northland can pull the countywide average upward.
Through the first seven months of 2026, the countywide median was $345,000, compared with $335,000 during the same period in 2025. The year-to-date average increased from $371,411 to $384,032.
Liberty and Gladstone Home Prices
Search demand for Liberty home prices and Gladstone home prices overlaps with broader Clay County home-price research, but the countywide median should not be treated as the exact value for every neighborhood.
Liberty includes historic neighborhoods, established subdivisions and newer residential development. Gladstone offers established housing with convenient access to Kansas City employment centers. Property condition, lot size, neighborhood, school boundaries and renovation quality can all create meaningful differences from the countywide median.
Buyers should compare current neighborhood-level sales rather than relying only on the Clay County median or average.
July 2026 Clay County Housing Market Statistics
| Market metric | July 2025 | July 2026 | Annual change | 2026 YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 403 | 389 | -3.5% | 2,422 |
| Average sales price | $375,447 | $380,682 | +1.4% | $384,032 |
| Median sales price | $349,900 | $350,000 | +0.0% | $345,000 |
| Days on market | 30 | 29 | -3.3% | 40 |
| Original list price received | 99.1% | 99.5% | +0.4% | 98.9% |
| Pending sales | 355 | 345 | -2.8% | 2,573 |
| Homes for sale | 792 | 633 | -20.1% | — |
| Months of supply | 2.5 | 1.9 | -24.0% | — |
Source: Heartland MLS Local Market Update for Clay County, Missouri. Sales-price figures do not account for seller concessions or down-payment assistance.
Home Prices Vary Across Clay County Cities
Countywide figures provide a useful benchmark, but they should not be treated as the exact home price for every community. Property type, neighborhood, age, condition, school district, lot size and location all influence local values.
Liberty
Historic neighborhoods, established subdivisions and newer development create a wide range of home prices.
Prepare for a Liberty purchaseGladstone
Established housing and convenient access to Kansas City employment centers make recent local comparable sales especially important.
North Kansas City
A smaller housing base and urban location can make individual comparable sales especially important when estimating value.
Smithville
Newer subdivisions, established homes and properties near recreational amenities can create meaningful price differences.
Kearney
Suburban growth, newer construction and larger lots can place some local properties above countywide benchmarks.
Kansas City Northland
The Clay County portion of Kansas City includes a wide range of housing types, subdivisions and price points.
What the Clay County Market Means for Buyers and Sellers
For buyers
With only 1.9 months of supply, obtain a full pre-approval before touring and be ready to evaluate neighborhood-level comparable sales quickly.
Start mortgage pre-approvalFor sellers
Homes received an average of 99.5% of original list price, while inventory was down 20.1%. Accurate pricing and property condition still matter.
For payment planning
Purchase price is only one part of the monthly payment. Compare interest rate, property tax, insurance, down payment and loan program.
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What is the median home price in Clay County?
The median sales price was $350,000 in July 2026, essentially unchanged from $349,900 in July 2025. The year-to-date median through July was $345,000.
What is the average home price in Clay County?
The average sales price was $380,682 in July 2026, up 1.4% from $375,447 one year earlier. The year-to-date average was $384,032.
Are Clay County home prices increasing?
The July median was essentially flat while the average sales price increased 1.4%. Year-to-date median and average prices were both higher through July 2026.
Is Clay County a buyer's or seller's market?
The 1.9-month housing supply generally indicates strong seller-leaning conditions overall, although individual neighborhoods and price ranges can differ.
How quickly are homes selling in Clay County?
Homes that closed during July 2026 spent an average of 29 days on the market, compared with 30 days in July 2025.
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