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St. Joseph, MO metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · MO · as of August 2026

Seller's

What is St. Joseph, MO metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
+2.240
Inventory Health25%
-1.450
Affordability20%
-2.085
Economic Strength20%
73
Rental Yield15%
+5.655

Where is St. Joseph, MO metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

St. Joseph, MO metro area is classified as Mature holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

What’s the forecast for St. Joseph, MO metro area?

Our model forecasts St. Joseph, MO metro area’s home prices to rise about 13.3% over the next 12 months (medium confidence).

This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.

St. Joseph, MO metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$214K-2.6%
Median Days on Market54 days▲ +10.2%
Months of Supply3.0▲ +20%
Homes for Sale321▲ +9.6%
Homes Sold112-8.9%
Median Price / Sq Ft$143▲ +7.9%

How has St. Joseph, MO metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 60
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is St. Joseph, MO metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of August 2026, St. Joseph, MO metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 60 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in St. Joseph, MO metro area?

The median sale price in St. Joseph, MO metro area is $214K, having fallen 2.6% over the past year.

How affordable is St. Joseph, MO metro area?

St. Joseph, MO metro area scores 85 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving St. Joseph, MO metro area's Alpha Score?

St. Joseph, MO metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (85/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (40/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

Want the live, interactive view of St. Joseph, MO metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.