Poplar Bluff, MO metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of July 2026
What is Poplar Bluff, MO 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 Poplar Bluff, MO metro area in its market cycle?
Poplar Bluff, MO metro area is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Poplar Bluff, MO metro area?
Our model forecasts Poplar Bluff, MO metro area’s home prices to rise about 12.0% 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.
Poplar Bluff, MO metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $180K | ▼ -12.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 73 days | ▲ +4.3% |
| Months of Supply | 4.6 | ▲ +24.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 197 | ▲ +17.3% |
| Homes Sold | 43 | ▼ -6.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $117 | ▲ +5.4% |
How has Poplar Bluff, MO metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Poplar Bluff, MO metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Poplar Bluff, MO metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 54 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Poplar Bluff, MO metro area?
The median sale price in Poplar Bluff, MO metro area is $180K, having fallen 12.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Poplar Bluff, MO metro area?
Poplar Bluff, MO metro area scores 72 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Poplar Bluff, MO metro area's Alpha Score?
Poplar Bluff, MO metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (76/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (40/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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