Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Lawrence, KS metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Lawrence, KS metro area's all-transactions index changed +4.8% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +3.8% for Kansas and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 112th of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +4.8%
- 5-year change
- +41.6%
- Since Q1 1995
- +256%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 112th
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Lawrence, KS vs Kansas and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Lawrence, KS: 355.7
- Kansas: 347.0
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | KS | U.S. | Gap vs KS | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +4.8% | +3.8% | +3.0% | +1.0 pts | +1.8 pts |
| 3 years | +11.7% | +15.6% | +12.9% | −3.9 pts | −1.2 pts |
| 5 years | +41.6% | +42.6% | +41.3% | −1.0 pts | +0.4 pts |
| 10 years | +88.9% | +89.8% | +93.3% | −0.9 pts | −4.4 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +256% | +247% | +292% | +8.7 pts | −35.9 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Lawrence, KS area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 660 · Olathe, KS area | KS | +2.6% | +42.9% | +269% | 23% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Lawrence, KS area
Lawrence, KS area's index peaked in Q1 2008, fell 7.3% to its low in Q1 2011, and regained its peak in Q2 2016, about 8.2 years after the top. Today it sits +91.2% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q1 2008 | Q1 2011 | -7.3% | Q2 2016 (8.2 yrs) | +91.2% |
| KS | Q1 2008 | Q2 2011 | -5.0% | Q3 2014 (6.5 yrs) | +102% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Lawrence, KS area's index has changed +60.6% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | KS after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +0.9% | -0.1% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +1.7% | +5.3% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +14.2% | +15.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +35.8% | +36.5% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +60.6% | +56.7% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Lawrence, KS area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +245% | $1,035,874 |
| Q2 2000 | +167% | $801,194 |
| Q2 2005 | +102% | $604,916 |
| Q2 2010 | +102% | $607,360 |
| Q2 2015 | +94.8% | $584,342 |
| Q2 2020 | +60.0% | $479,895 |
| Q2 2021 | +41.6% | $424,910 |
| Q2 2023 | +11.7% | $334,961 |
| Q2 2025 | +4.8% | $314,438 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Lawrence, KS area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Lawrence, KS metro area shows changes of +4.8% over one year, +41.6% over five years, and +88.9% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +256% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Lawrence, KS area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +1.8 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +0.4 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.