51Alpha

Poplar Bluff, MO metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 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%
+2.141
Inventory Health25%
-3.737
Affordability20%
63
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
73

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

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Poplar Bluff, MO metro area is classified as Growingstrengthening, with scores rising over recent months. 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$180K-12.3%
Median Days on Market51 days▲ +34.2%
Months of Supply4.6▲ +24.3%
Homes for Sale197▲ +17.3%
Homes Sold43-6.5%
Median Price / Sq Ft$117▲ +5.4%
Sale-to-List Ratio97.6%▲ +2.7%

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

Now: 51
4-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 May 2026, Poplar Bluff, MO metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 51 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 63 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 (73/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (37/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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