West Plains, MO metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · MO · as of August 2026
What is West Plains, 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 West Plains, MO metro area in its market cycle?
West Plains, 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 West Plains, MO metro area?
Our model forecasts West Plains, MO metro area’s home prices to rise about 5.7% 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.
West Plains, MO metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $219K | ▼ -0.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 82 days | ▲ +1.2% |
| Months of Supply | 5.2 | ▲ +20.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 199 | ▲ +10.6% |
| Homes Sold | 40 | ▼ -7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $141 | ▲ +12.5% |
How has West Plains, MO metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Plains, MO metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, West Plains, MO metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in West Plains, MO metro area?
The median sale price in West Plains, MO metro area is $219K, having held roughly steady over the past year.
How affordable is West Plains, MO metro area?
West Plains, MO metro area scores 52 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving West Plains, MO metro area's Alpha Score?
West Plains, MO metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (55/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (35/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of West Plains, MO metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.