Leavenworth County KS Real Estate Market Update: June 2026
By Joe Nelson — Retired Air Force, Nelson Home Group Team Leader and Mortgage Loan Originator
The Leavenworth County KS real estate market is having a stronger year than a single soft month suggests, with year-to-date home sales up nearly 10% heading into summer 2026. Home to Fort Leavenworth, this market draws steady demand from military families and civilians alike. While the broader Kansas City real estate market posted its own gains, Leavenworth quietly built one of the best year-to-date sales trends in the metro. This breakdown is based on June 2026 closed data from Heartland MLS, released July 7.
We broke the entire Kansas City metro down county by county in our full June market update. Watch the complete breakdown here.
What is the current trend for Leavenworth County KS home prices?
One soft month does not undo a strong year. Watch the year-to-date line.
June looked mixed on the surface. Closings dipped 7.4% to 125 homes and the median slid 4.1% to $350,000 for the month. But the average price still rose 5.9% to $398,258, and the year-to-date numbers tell the real story: sales up 9.8% to 569 homes, average up 8.2% to $388,943, and median up 4.0% to $342,750. Homes are also selling faster, 33 days versus 36 a year ago. We anchor to the year-to-date trend here, and it is strong.
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How is the military community affecting the Leavenworth housing market?
Fort Leavenworth brings steady, year-round demand most markets do not have.
A VA loan reaches far more people than most realize.
Proximity to Fort Leavenworth is a real amenity for this market. Military moves happen on a schedule the rest of the economy does not follow, which brings consistent buyer and renter demand throughout the year, not just in the spring rush. That steady absorption helps explain why inventory stayed tight at 255 homes, down 4.1%, supply held at 2.7 months, down 10.0%, and sellers still got 98.5% of list.
A VA loan works throughout Leavenworth County, and it is available to far more people than most realize: active duty, veterans, National Guard, Reserves, and surviving spouses can all qualify. Military relocation is a big part of what our team does, so if you are PCSing to Fort Leavenworth, we can help you land before your report date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average home price in Leavenworth County KS in June 2026?
The average sales price in Leavenworth County was $398,258 in June 2026, up 5.9% from June 2025, with a median of $350,000, down 4.1% for the month. Year to date, the average is up 8.2% at $388,943 and the median up 4.0% at $342,750.
Is the Leavenworth County KS housing market strong in 2026?
Yes, on a year-to-date basis. Sales are up 9.8%, the average price is up 8.2%, and homes are selling faster than a year ago at 33 days. A single soft month in June does not change the strong underlying year-to-date trend.
How does Fort Leavenworth affect the housing market?
Proximity to Fort Leavenworth is a factual amenity that brings steady year-round relocation demand from military families. That consistent absorption helps keep inventory tight and supports steady price growth across Leavenworth County.
Can I use a VA loan in Leavenworth County KS?
Yes. VA loans are available throughout Leavenworth County for eligible borrowers, including active duty service members, veterans, National Guard members, Reservists, and surviving spouses. Nelson Home Group specializes in VA loans and military relocation.
Ready to Talk?
We read these Heartland MLS reports the day they come out every month, and Leavenworth County is one of the markets our team works across constantly. If you are thinking about buying or selling here this year, let us talk through what these numbers mean for your situation.
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Nelson Home Group is an Equal Housing Opportunity provider. Market data sourced from Heartland MLS, Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®, June 2026 Local Market Update, current as of July 7, 2026.