Market Intelligence Report — MN-060

St. Cloud, MN

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

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

Median Listing

$345K
+1.6% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.39
-29.2% YoY

Active Inventory

608
+31.0% YoY

Median DOM

46 Days
-11.5% YoY

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The St. Cloud market is exhibiting cooling conditions, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.39. This represents a significant contraction of 29.2% year-over-year, indicating a substantial shift in demand dynamics relative to available inventory.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

4.8%+0.7 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

205,854+0.5% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the St. Cloud market right now.

Active listings have expanded by 31.0% over the past year, reaching 608 units, while new listings also increased by 19.6%. This inventory growth has coincided with a decline in demand absorption, as evidenced by the 29.2% year-over-year reduction in the pending ratio. Despite these trends, the median listing price has seen a modest year-over-year increase of 1.6%, although it experienced a 4.2% month-over-month decline in the most recent period.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$345K-4.2% MoM

Active Inventory

608+31.0% YoY

Days on Market

46-11.5% YoY

Sold Score™

45-29.2% 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

With a pending ratio of 0.39, the pace of transactions has decelerated, leading to increased inventory pressure. This environment generally favors buyers who may find greater flexibility in negotiating terms and pricing. Price discipline for sellers is likely to be tested due to slower absorption rates and a higher volume of available properties.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

608 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 268 per month.

Pricing Pressure
22.1%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.6% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

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

Absorption
0.39

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
39%
Median Days on Market
46 days
Inventory YoY
+31%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
St. Cloud, MN
CBSA Code
41060
State
MN

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