Burlington, IA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · IA · as of August 2026
What is Burlington, 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 Burlington, IA metro area in its market cycle?
Burlington, 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.
What’s the forecast for Burlington, IA metro area?
Our model forecasts Burlington, IA metro area’s home prices to decline about 1.6% over the next 12 months (medium confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Burlington, IA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $154K | ▲ +5.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 52 days | ▲ +30% |
| Months of Supply | 3.2 | 0% |
| Homes for Sale | 167 | ▲ +3.1% |
| Homes Sold | 54 | ▲ +1.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $108 | ▲ +12.1% |
How has Burlington, IA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burlington, IA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Burlington, IA metro area is classified as a Hot Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 76 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Burlington, IA metro area?
The median sale price in Burlington, IA metro area is $154K, having risen 5.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Burlington, IA metro area?
Burlington, IA metro area scores 97 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Burlington, IA metro area's Alpha Score?
Burlington, IA metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (97/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (49/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Burlington, IA metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.