West Plains, MO metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · MO · score computed October 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.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 37,900–58,725) · comparable within its band
Where is West Plains, MO metro area in its market cycle?
West Plains, MO metro area is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for West Plains, MO metro area?
Metro-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
West Plains, MO metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $228K | ▲ +22.2% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 44 days | ▼ -57.3% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 5.0 | ▼ -23.1% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 194 | 0% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 39 | ▲ +30% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $149 | ▲ +26.1% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, West Plains, MO metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 34 out of 100. It is based on the 4 of five dimensions we can measure for this market — building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield — whose weights are scaled up to cover the whole score. The rest are not measured here and are left out rather than filled in with a placeholder.
Are home prices rising or falling in West Plains, MO metro area?
The median sale price in West Plains, MO metro area is $228K, having risen 22.2% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is West Plains, MO metro area?
West Plains, MO metro area scores 43 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 Economic Strength (45/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (16/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of five dimensions; 4 of them have data for this market.
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