Market Intelligence Report — MO-740

Poplar Bluff, MO

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

Ref. No: 2026-MO-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$225K
+13.8% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.29
-6.3% YoY

Active Inventory

165
+11.5% YoY

Median DOM

64 Days
+27.6% YoY

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The Poplar Bluff housing market is characterized by a "Cooling" condition, with the pending ratio registering at 0.29. This indicates softening demand absorption relative to available inventory, even as the median listing price has seen a 13.8% increase year-over-year. The market is processing a higher volume of inventory with fewer properties moving to pending status.

Local Market Signals

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Poplar Bluff market right now.

Inventory levels have expanded, with active listings up 11.5% year-over-year, alongside a 7.4% increase in new listings. Concurrently, the pending ratio has experienced a decline of 6.3% year-over-year, reflecting a deceleration in the pace of transactions. While the median listing price has appreciated by 13.8% over the past year, the month-over-month change shows a slight contraction of 1.6%.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$225K-1.6% MoM

Active Inventory

165+11.5% YoY

Days on Market

64+27.6% YoY

Sold Score™

39-6.3% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

39
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 expansion of inventory, evidenced by the 11.5% year-over-year increase in active listings, suggests reduced inventory pressure. With a pending ratio of 0.29, the market exhibits a slower absorption pace for available properties. This environment necessitates price discipline from sellers, particularly given the slight monthly decline in median listing price.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined by 1.1% year-over-year, while the median listing price has increased by 13.8% over the same period. This divergence, coupled with a median $/sqft increase of 2.2% year-over-year, suggests a potential softening at higher price tiers or shifts in the composition of listings at different price points.

Supply Dynamics

165 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 58 per month.

Pricing Pressure
23.7%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.9% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +2.2% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.29

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
29%
Median Days on Market
64 days
Inventory YoY
+11%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Poplar Bluff, MO
CBSA Code
38740
State
MO

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

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Poplar Bluff metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.29 with median days on market at 64.

  • Are home prices dropping in Poplar Bluff?+

    Median listing price is $225K, +13.8% year over year. 23.7% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Poplar Bluff?+

    The typical listing sits 64 days on market, a +27.6% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 58 per month.

  • What's happening in the Poplar Bluff luxury market?+

    The average listing price has declined by 1.1% year-over-year, while the median listing price has increased by 13.8% over the same period. This divergence, coupled with a median $/sqft increase of 2.2% year-over-year, suggests a potential softening at higher price tiers or shifts in the composition of listings at different price points.

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

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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 38740 · 36mo history