Fort Madison, IA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · IA · as of August 2026
What is Fort Madison, IA 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 Fort Madison, IA metro area in its market cycle?
Fort Madison, IA 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.
Fort Madison, IA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $128K | ▲ +7% |
| Median Days on Market | 64 days | ▲ +8.5% |
| Months of Supply | 4.5 | ▲ +28.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 201 | ▼ -5.6% |
| Homes Sold | 46 | ▼ -25.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $80 | ▲ +5.6% |
How has Fort Madison, IA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Madison, IA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Fort Madison, IA metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 69 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Fort Madison, IA metro area?
The median sale price in Fort Madison, IA metro area is $128K, having risen 7% over the past year.
How affordable is Fort Madison, IA metro area?
Fort Madison, IA metro area scores 99 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Fort Madison, IA metro area's Alpha Score?
Fort Madison, IA metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (99/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (41/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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