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Fort Madison, IA metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Seller's

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.

Price Momentum20%
-5.258
Inventory Health25%
-6.362
Affordability20%
96
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
92

Where is Fort Madison, IA metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Fort Madison, IA metro area is classified as Matureholding 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

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$137K▲ +19.7%
Median Days on Market73 days▲ +2.8%
Months of Supply4.0▲ +2.6%
Homes for Sale181-12.6%
Homes Sold45-15.1%
Median Price / Sq Ft$92▲ +52.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio94.9%▲ +0.2%

How has Fort Madison, IA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 70
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fort Madison, IA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Fort Madison, IA 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 Fort Madison, IA metro area?

The median sale price in Fort Madison, IA metro area is $137K, having risen 19.7% over the past year.

How affordable is Fort Madison, IA metro area?

Fort Madison, IA metro area scores 96 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 (96/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (50/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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