Market Intelligence Report — IA-180
Ames, IA
Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.
Ref. No: 2026-IA-05
Updated: May 2026
Updated: May 2026
Median Listing
$344K
-1.6% YOY
Pending Ratio
1.04
+11.0% YOY
Active Inventory
268
+8.9% YOY
Median DOM
50 Days
+16.3% YOY
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Market Signals & Indicators
Supply Dynamics
268 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 136 per month.
Pricing Pressure
15.0%
of active listings carry a price reduction, +3.1% from prior period.
$/Sq Ft
$0K
Median price per square foot has moved -3.6% year-over-year.
Absorption
1.04
Pending-to-active ratio — supply and demand dynamics are mixed.
Metro Demographics
Metro Area
Ames, IA
CBSA Code
11180
State
IA