Market Intelligence Report — MO-IL-180

St. Louis, MO-IL

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

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

Median Listing

$286K
-4.7% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.56
-11.7% YoY

Active Inventory

7,154
+16.3% YoY

Median DOM

50 Days
+8.8% YoY

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The St. Louis metro housing market is currently assessed as Stabilizing. This assessment reflects a pending ratio of 0.56, indicating a more balanced absorption of available inventory, despite a year-over-year decline in this metric. Active listings have expanded significantly, contributing to the market's current equilibrium.

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

3.4%-0.3 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

2.81M+0.1% 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

543+1.7% YoY

Building permits (private housing units) · Sep 2026

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

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

Market Analysis

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

Active listings have seen a substantial year-over-year increase of 16.3% to 7,154 units, while new listings experienced a slight decline of 1.6%. The median listing price has fallen by 4.7% over the past year to $285,950, with a more modest month-over-month decrease of 1.4%. The pending ratio, at 0.56, has decreased by 11.7% year-over-year, reflecting a shift in market dynamics. Properties are remaining on the market longer, with median days on market rising 8.8% year-over-year to 50 days.

Abbie Nadolny
Abbie Nadolny
Keller Williams Realty

“Local pricing and inventory dynamics across St. Louis shift block by block — happy to walk through what's actually closing.”

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$286K-1.4% MoM

Active Inventory

7,154+16.3% YoY

Days on Market

50+8.8% YoY

Sold Score™

67-11.7% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

67
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

With a pending ratio of 0.56, the market indicates more balanced conditions regarding demand absorption. The increase in active listings and longer median days on market suggest that buyers have more options and potentially more time for consideration. This scenario implies increased price discipline will be required from sellers to align with prevailing market valuations and manage inventory pressure.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

7,154 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 3,598 per month.

Pricing Pressure
19.9%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

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

Absorption
0.56

Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.

Recommended For This Market

Stabilizing

Selling in St. Louis, MO-IL? Homes here are taking 4 days longer to sell than last year.

St. Louis, MO-IL is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
56%
Median Days on Market
50 days
Inventory YoY
+16%

St. Louis, MO-IL is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.

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Geographic Distribution

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Oakland1 expert
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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
St. Louis, MO-IL
CBSA Code
41180
State
MO-IL

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