Storm Lake, IA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Storm Lake, 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 Storm Lake, IA metro area in its market cycle?
Storm Lake, 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.
Storm Lake, IA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $165K | ▲ +17.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 40 days | ▼ -47.4% |
| Months of Supply | 2.9 | 0% |
| Homes for Sale | 56 | ▲ +12% |
| Homes Sold | 19 | ▲ +11.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $106 | ▼ -3.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.3% | ▲ +1.2% |
How has Storm Lake, IA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Storm Lake, IA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Storm Lake, IA metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 66 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Storm Lake, IA metro area?
The median sale price in Storm Lake, IA metro area is $165K, having risen 17.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Storm Lake, IA metro area?
Storm Lake, IA metro area scores 92 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Storm Lake, IA metro area's Alpha Score?
Storm Lake, IA metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (92/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (37/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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