Market Intelligence Report — MN-060

St. Cloud, MN

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

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

Median Listing

$337K
+0.7% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.36
-28.2% YoY

Active Inventory

618
+30.5% YoY

Median DOM

49 Days
+5.4% YoY

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The St. Cloud market is demonstrating cooling dynamics, primarily driven by a pending ratio of 0.36, which is a significant year-over-year decline of 28.2%. Active listings have expanded by 30.5% over the past year, further indicating a shift in market balance.

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

4.2%+1.0 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Sep 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 increased substantially by 30.5% over the past year, while new listings saw a decrease of 9.7%. The median listing price exhibits limited appreciation, with a modest 0.7% year-over-year increase, alongside a 2.2% month-over-month decline. Median days on market have extended to 49, representing a 5.4% increase from the prior year, and the price-reduced share has risen to 25.2%.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$337K-2.2% MoM

Active Inventory

618+30.5% YoY

Days on Market

49+5.4% YoY

Sold Score™

47-28.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

47
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 current market conditions suggest that buyers may find more opportunities for price negotiation and extended consideration given the elevated inventory and reduced pace of demand absorption. Sellers may experience longer marketing periods and increased pressure to adjust pricing to attract offers, as evidenced by the rising price-reduced share.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price increased by 2.2% year-over-year, outpacing the median listing price growth of 0.7%, indicating some relative resilience at higher price points. However, without further data on price tiers or average $/sqft trends, a definitive luxury-segment signal is not apparent in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

618 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 206 per month.

Pricing Pressure
25.2%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +4.5% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +2.5% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.36

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
36%
Median Days on Market
49 days
Inventory YoY
+31%

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Metro Demographics

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

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in St. Cloud?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the St. Cloud metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.36 with median days on market at 49.

  • Are home prices dropping in St. Cloud?+

    Median listing price is $337K, +0.7% year over year. 25.2% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in St. Cloud?+

    The typical listing sits 49 days on market, a +5.4% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 206 per month.

  • What's happening in the St. Cloud luxury market?+

    The average listing price increased by 2.2% year-over-year, outpacing the median listing price growth of 0.7%, indicating some relative resilience at higher price points. However, without further data on price tiers or average $/sqft trends, a definitive luxury-segment signal is not apparent in this dataset.

  • Where can I find a trusted St. Cloud real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of St. Cloud 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 41060 · 36mo history