60Alpha

Carroll, IA metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Seller's

What is Carroll, 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.

Price Momentum20%
+2.636
Inventory Health25%
+41.492
Affordability20%
77
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
31

Where is Carroll, IA metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Carroll, IA metro area is classified as Growingstrengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Carroll, IA metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$215K▲ +42.2%
Median Days on Market38 days-22.4%
Months of Supply2.6-51.8%
Homes for Sale50-28.6%
Homes Sold19▲ +46.2%
Median Price / Sq Ft$147▲ +57.5%
Sale-to-List Ratio94.5%-2.2%

How has Carroll, IA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 60
3-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carroll, IA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Carroll, IA metro area is classified as a Seller's 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 Carroll, IA metro area?

The median sale price in Carroll, IA metro area is $215K, having risen 42.2% over the past year.

How affordable is Carroll, IA metro area?

Carroll, IA metro area scores 77 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Carroll, IA metro area's Alpha Score?

Carroll, IA metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (92/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (31/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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