Market Intelligence Report — NE-420

Scottsbluff, NE

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Ref. No: 2026-NE-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Accelerated

Median Listing

$245K
-2.2% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.51
+10.0% YoY

Active Inventory

84
-26.3% YoY

Median DOM

77 Days
+26.2% YoY

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The Scottsbluff market is in an Accelerated phase, with a pending ratio of 0.51, reflecting demand absorption relative to available supply. This ratio increased by 10.0% year-over-year, indicating an intensifying pace of transactions. Active listings have notably contracted by 26.3% year-over-year, contributing to the shift in market dynamics.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Scottsbluff market right now.

Inventory contraction remains a defining characteristic, with active listings down 26.3% over the past year and new listings declining by 30.0% in the most recent period. Despite this, the median listing price shows a year-over-year decrease of 2.2%, alongside a 1.5% decline in median price per square foot. The median days on market have extended by 26.2% over the past year, while the share of price-reduced listings increased by 4.7% year-over-year, suggesting some price resistance within the market.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$245K-1.4% MoM

Active Inventory

84-26.3% YoY

Days on Market

77+26.2% YoY

Sold Score™

68+10.0% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

68
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 contracting supply, evidenced by the significant year-over-year reduction in active and new listings, is creating upward pressure on transaction pace. While median listing price declines indicate some pricing discipline, the increasing pending ratio suggests properties are moving more quickly. This environment necessitates prompt engagement for purchasers, with sellers maintaining some leverage due to reduced inventory pressure.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price in Scottsbluff has experienced a notable 11.3% decline year-over-year, contrasting with a more modest 2.2% decline in the median listing price. This divergence, coupled with a 1.5% year-over-year decrease in median price per square foot, suggests some softness concentrated within the higher-priced segments of the market.

Supply Dynamics

84 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 28 per month.

Pricing Pressure
19.8%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +4.7% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -1.5% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.51

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

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Accelerated

Selling in Scottsbluff, NE? Homes here are taking 16 days longer to sell than last year.

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

Buyer Demand Index
51%
Median Days on Market
77 days
Inventory YoY
−26%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Scottsbluff, NE
CBSA Code
42420
State
NE

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

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Scottsbluff metro is classified as Accelerated. Pending ratio is 0.51 with median days on market at 77.

  • Are home prices dropping in Scottsbluff?+

    Median listing price is $245K, -2.2% year over year. 19.8% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Scottsbluff?+

    The typical listing sits 77 days on market, a +26.2% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 28 per month.

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

    The average listing price in Scottsbluff has experienced a notable 11.3% decline year-over-year, contrasting with a more modest 2.2% decline in the median listing price. This divergence, coupled with a 1.5% year-over-year decrease in median price per square foot, suggests some softness concentrated within the higher-priced segments of the market.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Scottsbluff 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 42420 · 36mo history