Market Intelligence Report — IA-820

Oskaloosa, IA

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

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

Median Listing

$242K
-6.3% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.46
-4.7% YoY

Active Inventory

59
+16.8% YoY

Median DOM

47 Days
+12.7% YoY

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The Oskaloosa market is currently stabilizing, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.46, indicating a balanced absorption of available inventory. While median listing prices have seen a year-over-year decline of 6.3%, active listings have expanded by 16.8% over the past year.

Local Market Signals

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Oskaloosa market right now.

Inventory levels have expanded significantly, with active listings up 16.8% year-over-year to 59 units. Concurrently, new listings have decreased by 16.7% over the past year. The median days on market has lengthened by 12.7% over the past year to 47 days, reflecting a slightly slower sales pace. Despite these movements, the pending ratio of 0.46 suggests a relatively steady demand environment in relation to current supply.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$242K-2.2% MoM

Active Inventory

59+16.8% YoY

Days on Market

47+12.7% YoY

Sold Score™

70-4.7% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

70
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

With a pending ratio of 0.46 and an increase in median days on market, the pace of transactions has moderated. The expansion in active listings suggests less pressure on buyers to act quickly, leading to greater opportunity for price discipline. Negotiating leverage is relatively balanced, with ample inventory providing options while demand remains consistent.

Luxury Segment

Average listing prices have declined by 8.7% year-over-year, contrasting with a 6.3% increase in median $/sqft. The average listing price exceeding the median by approximately 9.7% suggests a slight softening at the higher price tiers despite the overall median $/sqft increase.

Supply Dynamics

59 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 20 per month.

Pricing Pressure
5.5%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -8.8% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +6.3% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.46

Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.

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Stabilizing

Selling in Oskaloosa, IA? Homes here are taking 5 days longer to sell than last year.

Oskaloosa, IA is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
46%
Median Days on Market
47 days
Inventory YoY
+17%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Oskaloosa, IA
CBSA Code
36820
State
IA