57Alpha

Scottsbluff, NE metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Scottsbluff, NE 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%
-34.929
Inventory Health25%
+25.180
Affordability20%
73
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
43

Where is Scottsbluff, NE metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Scottsbluff, NE metro area is classified as Growingstrengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Scottsbluff, NE metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$199K▲ +7.6%
Median Days on Market32 days-15.8%
Months of Supply3.4▲ +3%
Homes for Sale79-13.2%
Homes Sold23-17.9%
Median Price / Sq Ft$182▲ +0.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio95.5%-0.6%

How has Scottsbluff, NE metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 57
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scottsbluff, NE metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Scottsbluff, NE metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 57 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Scottsbluff, NE metro area?

The median sale price in Scottsbluff, NE metro area is $199K, having risen 7.6% over the past year.

How affordable is Scottsbluff, NE metro area?

Scottsbluff, NE metro area scores 73 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Scottsbluff, NE metro area's Alpha Score?

Scottsbluff, NE metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (80/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (29/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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