St. Louis, MO Housing Market Brief
metro · MO · as of May 2026
What is St. Louis, MO’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is St. Louis, MO in its market cycle?
St. Louis, MO is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
St. Louis, MO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Days on Market | 42 days | ▲ +7.7% |
How has St. Louis, MO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is St. Louis, MO a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, St. Louis, MO is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 34 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
How affordable is St. Louis, MO?
St. Louis, MO scores 55 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving St. Louis, MO's Alpha Score?
St. Louis, MO's strongest dimension is Affordability (55/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (3/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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