West Plains, MO metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 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 Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
West Plains, MO metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $210K | ▼ -6.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 26 days | ▼ -33.3% |
| Months of Supply | 4.4 | ▼ -15.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 181 | ▲ +1.7% |
| Homes Sold | 41 | ▲ +20.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $134 | ▼ -7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.8% | — |
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 May 2026, West Plains, MO metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 50 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 $210K, having fallen 6.7% over the past year.
How affordable is West Plains, MO metro area?
West Plains, MO metro area scores 42 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 Price Momentum (56/100) and its weakest is Affordability (42/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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