Ames, IA
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Ames market currently exhibits very competitive conditions, with a pending ratio of 0.82 indicating strong demand relative to available inventory. Despite a modest increase in new listings year-over-year, active listings remain largely unchanged, reflecting consistent absorption.
Local Market Signals
Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.
What's moving the Ames market right now.
The overall trend demonstrates sustained demand, with the pending ratio increasing by 9.8% year-over-year. While median listing prices have seen a modest decline of 2.9% over the past year, and 1.3% month-over-month, active listings have contracted slightly. New listings have increased by 6.9% year-over-year, yet this has not led to a significant expansion of overall inventory.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
The elevated pending ratio suggests that properties are being absorbed at a brisk pace, limiting extended negotiation windows. Purchasers are likely to experience competitive conditions, necessitating prompt engagement. While inventory levels remain relatively tight, the slight price adjustments observed may offer some opportunities for disciplined offers.
No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.
291 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 156 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, -4.1% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved -0.9% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Very Competitive.
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