52Alpha

Poplar Bluff, MO metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · MO · as of August 2026

Balanced

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.

Price Momentum20%
+11.953
Inventory Health25%
+8.846
Affordability20%
+1.270
Economic Strength20%
19
Rental Yield15%
80

Where is Poplar Bluff, MO metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Poplar Bluff, MO 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.

Poplar Bluff, MO metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$183K▲ +4.8%
Median Days on Market65 days▲ +1.6%
Months of Supply4.7-2.1%
Homes for Sale233▲ +26%
Homes Sold51▲ +27.5%
Median Price / Sq Ft$114▲ +12.4%

How has Poplar Bluff, MO metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 52
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Poplar Bluff, MO metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of August 2026, Poplar Bluff, MO metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 52 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 $183K, having risen 4.8% over the past year.

How affordable is Poplar Bluff, MO metro area?

Poplar Bluff, MO metro area scores 70 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 (80/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (19/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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