Market Intelligence Report — IA-700

Muscatine, IA

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

Ref. No: 2026-IA-05
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$239K
-0.6% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.31
+15.9% YoY

Active Inventory

68
-15.0% YoY

Median DOM

51 Days
-3.8% YoY

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Muscatine, IA is currently experiencing a cooling phase, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.31, which indicates a slower absorption of available inventory. Despite a year-over-year increase in the pending ratio, the overall figure suggests a market where supply is outpacing demand.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Muscatine market right now.

Active listings have contracted by 15.0% over the past year, alongside a 12.5% increase in new listings. The median listing price has seen a modest year-over-year decline of 0.6%, while the average listing price experienced a more pronounced decrease of 8.4%. The price-reduced share has also declined by 5.5% over the past year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$239K-7.4% MoM

Active Inventory

68-15.0% YoY

Days on Market

51-3.8% YoY

Sold Score™

39+15.9% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

39
Jun 23May 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Jun 23May 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Jun 23Jan 24Aug 24Mar 25Oct 25May 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The current market dynamics suggest that buyers may find more opportunities for negotiation given the pace of sales. With a lower absorption rate, properties may remain on the market for longer, potentially leading to more price discipline from sellers looking to transact. The overall inventory pressure appears moderate, but the lower pending ratio provides leverage for purchasers.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined by 8.4% over the past year, while the median listing price has seen a marginal decrease of 0.6%. This wider spread, alongside a 12.3% year-over-year increase in median $/sqft, could suggest a tempering at the higher end of the market, where price adjustments may be more pronounced.

Supply Dynamics

68 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 36 per month.

Pricing Pressure
14.9%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -5.5% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +12.3% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.31

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Muscatine, IA
CBSA Code
34700
State
IA

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Muscatine?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Muscatine metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.31 with median days on market at 51.

  • Are home prices dropping in Muscatine?+

    Median listing price is $239K, -0.6% year over year. 14.9% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Muscatine?+

    The typical listing sits 51 days on market, a -3.8% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 36 per month.

  • What's happening in the Muscatine luxury market?+

    The average listing price has declined by 8.4% over the past year, while the median listing price has seen a marginal decrease of 0.6%. This wider spread, alongside a 12.3% year-over-year increase in median $/sqft, could suggest a tempering at the higher end of the market, where price adjustments may be more pronounced.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Muscatine 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.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 34700 · 36mo history