Market Intelligence Report — MO-740

Poplar Bluff, MO

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

Ref. No: 2026-MO-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$228K
+14.2% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.36
-10.0% YoY

Active Inventory

150
+19.1% YoY

Median DOM

54 Days
+5.9% YoY

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The Poplar Bluff market is currently classified as Cooling, with a pending ratio of 0.36 indicating moderating demand relative to available inventory. This condition is reinforced by a notable 10.0% year-over-year decline in the pending ratio, suggesting a shift in market dynamics.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Poplar Bluff market right now.

Active listings have expanded considerably, increasing by 19.1% over the past year, while new listings have contracted by 11.8% in the same period. The median listing price has demonstrated resilience, appreciating by 14.2% year-over-year, despite a slight month-over-month decline of 0.7%. Median days on market increased by 5.9% year-over-year, alongside a 4.4% year-over-year rise in the share of price reductions, indicating properties are taking longer to absorb and requiring more price adjustments.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$228K-0.7% MoM

Active Inventory

150+19.1% YoY

Days on Market

54+5.9% YoY

Sold Score™

45-10.0% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

45
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 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 expansion in active listings and the contraction in pending activity suggest a reduction in inventory pressure. With properties remaining on the market longer and a higher share undergoing price reductions, there is an increased emphasis on price discipline from sellers. The pace of transactions has decelerated, offering more deliberation time for prospective purchasers.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

150 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 60 per month.

Pricing Pressure
21.3%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +4.4% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

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

Absorption
0.36

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

Selling in Poplar Bluff, MO? Inventory is up 19% from last year.

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Buyer Demand Index
36%
Median Days on Market
54 days
Inventory YoY
+19%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Poplar Bluff, MO
CBSA Code
38740
State
MO

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