Fort Dodge, IA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · IA · as of August 2026
What is Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge, IA metro area in its market cycle?
Fort Dodge, IA metro area is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Fort Dodge, IA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $175K | ▼ -0.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 59 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 6.3 | ▼ -16% |
| Homes for Sale | 19 | ▲ +26.7% |
| Homes Sold | 3 | ▲ +50% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $150 | ▲ +17.3% |
How has Fort Dodge, IA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
Markets like Fort Dodge, IA metro area
- Spencer, IA metro area, IAmetro70
- Burlington, IA metro area, IAmetro72
- Sunbury, PA metro area, PAmetro68
- Batesville, AR metro area, ARmetro70
- St. Marys, PA metro area, PAmetro64
- Muncie, IN metro area, INmetro66
- Washington, IN metro area, INmetro65
- Peru, IN metro area, INmetro73
- Garden City, KS metro area, KSmetro66
- New Philadelphia, OH metro area, OHmetro60
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Dodge, IA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Fort Dodge, IA metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 69 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Fort Dodge, IA metro area?
The median sale price in Fort Dodge, IA metro area is $175K, having fallen 0.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Fort Dodge, IA metro area?
Fort Dodge, IA metro area scores 94 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Fort Dodge, IA metro area's Alpha Score?
Fort Dodge, IA metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (94/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (43/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Fort Dodge, IA metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.