Iowa City, IA
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Iowa City market currently presents an Accelerated condition. With a pending ratio of 0.70, demand is demonstrably exceeding the pace of new inventory, despite a modest increase in the median listing price of 0.6% year-over-year.
Local Market Signals
Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.
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Active listings have contracted by 6.3% year-over-year, while new listings saw a slight increase of 1.5%. The pending ratio has increased significantly by 25.9% year-over-year, indicating a notable acceleration in demand absorption. Median days on market have also expanded by 39.1% year-over-year, suggesting properties are taking longer to move despite the strong demand.
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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 escalating pending ratio indicates a market where demand dynamics are exerting upward pressure on transaction pace. Buyers may find a more constrained selection, necessitating prompt action on desirable listings. This environment generally supports sellers in maintaining price discipline.
The average listing price has declined by 5.0% year-over-year, while the median listing price increased by 0.6% and median $/sqft rose by 6.6%. This divergence suggests a recalibration within the higher-priced segments of the market, where pricing power may be softening despite overall market acceleration.
779 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 272 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, -4.4% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved +6.6% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.
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