Ottumwa, IA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Ottumwa, 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 Ottumwa, IA metro area in its market cycle?
Ottumwa, 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.
Ottumwa, IA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $137K | ▼ -9.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 50 days | ▲ +6.4% |
| Months of Supply | 3.3 | ▲ +65% |
| Homes for Sale | 96 | ▲ +10.3% |
| Homes Sold | 29 | ▼ -34.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $107 | ▲ +15.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.6% | ▲ +0.7% |
How has Ottumwa, IA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ottumwa, IA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Ottumwa, IA metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 60 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Ottumwa, IA metro area?
The median sale price in Ottumwa, IA metro area is $137K, having fallen 9.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Ottumwa, IA metro area?
Ottumwa, IA metro area scores 99 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Ottumwa, IA metro area's Alpha Score?
Ottumwa, IA metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (99/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (19/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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