Mason City, IA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Mason City, 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 Mason City, IA metro area in its market cycle?
Mason City, 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.
Mason City, IA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $162K | ▼ -19% |
| Median Days on Market | 61 days | ▼ -6.1% |
| Months of Supply | 4.6 | ▲ +15% |
| Homes for Sale | 256 | ▼ -1.5% |
| Homes Sold | 56 | ▼ -13.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $121 | ▼ -3.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.4% | ▼ -0.6% |
How has Mason City, IA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mason City, IA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Mason City, IA metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 53 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Mason City, IA metro area?
The median sale price in Mason City, IA metro area is $162K, having fallen 19% over the past year.
How affordable is Mason City, IA metro area?
Mason City, IA metro area scores 90 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Mason City, IA metro area's Alpha Score?
Mason City, IA metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (90/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (34/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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