Oskaloosa, IA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · IA · as of August 2026
What is Oskaloosa, 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 Oskaloosa, IA metro area in its market cycle?
Oskaloosa, IA 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.
Oskaloosa, IA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $168K | ▼ -19.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 39 days | ▲ +5.4% |
| Months of Supply | 3.5 | ▲ +25% |
| Homes for Sale | 46 | ▲ +4.6% |
| Homes Sold | 14 | ▼ -12.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $123 | ▲ +2.8% |
How has Oskaloosa, IA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oskaloosa, IA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Oskaloosa, IA metro area is classified as a Hot Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 75 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Oskaloosa, IA metro area?
The median sale price in Oskaloosa, IA metro area is $168K, having fallen 19.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Oskaloosa, IA metro area?
Oskaloosa, IA metro area scores 98 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Oskaloosa, IA metro area's Alpha Score?
Oskaloosa, IA metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (98/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (32/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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