Market Intelligence Report — IA-700

Fort Dodge, IA

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-IA-05
Updated: May 2026
Median Listing
$178K
-6.2% YOY
Pending Ratio
0.49
+2.8% YOY
Active Inventory
101
-3.8% YOY
Median DOM
47 Days
-18.3% YOY

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Market Signals & Indicators

Supply Dynamics

101 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 52 per month.

Pricing Pressure
13.7%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -3.9% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -9.1% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.49

Pending-to-active ratio — supply and demand dynamics are mixed.

Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Fort Dodge, IA
CBSA Code
22700
State
IA
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Fort Dodge?+

    As of May 2026, the Fort Dodge metro is classified as Stabilizing. Pending ratio is 0.49 with median days on market at 47.

  • Are home prices dropping in Fort Dodge?+

    Median listing price is $178K, -6.2% year over year. 13.7% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Fort Dodge?+

    The typical listing sits 47 days on market, a -18.3% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 52 per month.

  • Where can I find a trusted Fort Dodge real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Fort Dodge agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

Vintage: May 2026 · CBSA 22700 · 2mo history