70Alpha

Scottsbluff, NE metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · NE · as of August 2026

Seller's

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%
+17.847
Inventory Health25%
+0.580
Affordability20%
+5.991
Economic Strength20%
45
Rental Yield15%
+5.491

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

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

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

What’s the forecast for Scottsbluff, NE metro area?

Our model forecasts Scottsbluff, NE metro area’s home prices to rise about 6.3% 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.

Scottsbluff, NE metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$189K-6.5%
Median Days on Market59 days▲ +5.4%
Months of Supply3.9▲ +39.3%
Homes for Sale90-9.1%
Homes Sold24-33.3%
Median Price / Sq Ft$184▲ +4.5%

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

Now: 70
12-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 August 2026, Scottsbluff, NE metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 70 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 $189K, having fallen 6.5% over the past year.

How affordable is Scottsbluff, NE metro area?

Scottsbluff, NE metro area scores 91 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 Rental Yield (91/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (45/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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