Cape Girardeau, MO metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Cape Girardeau, 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.
Where is Cape Girardeau, MO metro area in its market cycle?
Cape Girardeau, 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.
Cape Girardeau, MO metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $240K | ▼ -2% |
| Median Days on Market | 40 days | ▼ -36.5% |
| Months of Supply | 1.9 | ▼ -29.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 235 | ▼ -6% |
| Homes Sold | 125 | ▲ +34.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $134 | ▼ -5.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% | ▲ +0.8% |
How has Cape Girardeau, MO metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Girardeau, MO metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Cape Girardeau, MO metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Cape Girardeau, MO metro area?
The median sale price in Cape Girardeau, MO metro area is $240K, having fallen 2% over the past year.
How affordable is Cape Girardeau, MO metro area?
Cape Girardeau, MO metro area scores 59 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Cape Girardeau, MO metro area's Alpha Score?
Cape Girardeau, MO metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (60/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (30/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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