Sioux City, IA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · IA · score computed October 2026
What is Sioux 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.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 112,714–277,881) · comparable within its band
Where is Sioux City, IA metro area in its market cycle?
Sioux City, 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.
What’s the forecast for Sioux City, IA metro area?
Metro-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Sioux City, IA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $268K | ▲ +16.7% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 31 days | ▲ +82.4% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.5 | ▲ +40% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 387 | ▲ +22.9% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 112 | ▼ -10.4% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $145 | ▲ +6.2% | Redfin |
How has Sioux City, IA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sioux City, IA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Sioux City, IA metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 63 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Sioux City, IA metro area?
The median sale price in Sioux City, IA metro area is $268K, having risen 16.7% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Sioux City, IA metro area?
Sioux City, IA metro area scores 83 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Sioux City, IA metro area's Alpha Score?
Sioux City, IA metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (87/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (40/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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