Market Intelligence Report — IA-700

Muscatine, IA

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

Ref. No: 2026-IA-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Accelerated

Median Listing

$201K
-19.4% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.66
+49.6% YoY

Active Inventory

105
+32.3% YoY

Median DOM

58 Days
+23.3% YoY

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Muscatine, IA is currently experiencing accelerated market conditions, driven by a pending ratio of 0.66. This robust demand is absorbing available inventory, with median listing prices declining by 19.4% year-over-year, despite the strong pending activity.

Local Market Signals

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Muscatine market right now.

The market exhibits a notable year-over-year expansion in inventory, with active listings increasing by 32.3% and new listings up 50.0%. Concurrently, the pending ratio has seen a significant rise of 49.6% over the past year, indicating increased buyer activity. Median days on market have extended to 58, a 23.3% increase, suggesting properties are taking longer to go under contract despite demand. The share of price reductions has decreased by 20.1% year-over-year, pointing to some pricing discipline.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$201K-4.0% MoM

Active Inventory

105+32.3% YoY

Days on Market

58+23.3% YoY

Sold Score™

50+49.6% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

50
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 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 pace of sales, as indicated by the pending ratio, suggests a market where demand is actively absorbing available homes. While inventory has expanded, the sustained pending activity implies properties are attracting offers, placing pressure on sellers to maintain price discipline. The increased days on market indicate that while demand is present, transactions are not necessarily immediate.

Luxury Segment

Average listing prices have shown marginal growth of 0.9% year-over-year, contrasting with a 19.4% decline in median listing prices. However, median $/sqft has increased by 18.5% over the same period. This mixed signal does not present a clear or consistent indication of luxury segment softness or strength from the provided data points.

Supply Dynamics

105 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 54 per month.

Pricing Pressure
11.7%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -20.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +18.5% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.66

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Muscatine, IA? Homes here are taking 11 days longer to sell than last year.

Demand in Muscatine, IA is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
66%
Median Days on Market
58 days
Inventory YoY
+32%

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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 Accelerated. Pending ratio is 0.66 with median days on market at 58.

  • Are home prices dropping in Muscatine?+

    Median listing price is $201K, -19.4% year over year. 11.7% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Muscatine?+

    The typical listing sits 58 days on market, a +23.3% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 54 per month.

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

    Average listing prices have shown marginal growth of 0.9% year-over-year, contrasting with a 19.4% decline in median listing prices. However, median $/sqft has increased by 18.5% over the same period. This mixed signal does not present a clear or consistent indication of luxury segment softness or strength from the provided data points.

  • 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