Cities with the most expensive homes in the Lawrence metro area
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Lawrence metro area
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.
The typical home value in the United States was $367,369 in June, 0.2% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of July 17, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.75%.Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Lawrence metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 4 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

#4. Eudora, KS
- Typical home value: $328,332
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +48.3%

#3. Lawrence, KS
- Typical home value: $332,409
- 1-year price change: +4.6%
- 5-year price change: +46.3%

#2. Baldwin City, KS
- Typical home value: $363,377
- 1-year price change: +4.6%
- 5-year price change: +51.3%

#1. Lecompton, KS
- Typical home value: $371,797
- 1-year price change: +7.6%
- 5-year price change: +66.2%