Market Intelligence Report — IA-740

Storm Lake, IA

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

Ref. No: 2026-IA-05
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$220K
-5.6% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.28
-5.3% YoY

Active Inventory

57
+46.2% YoY

Median DOM

53 Days
+21.8% YoY

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The Storm Lake, IA housing market is currently exhibiting cooling conditions, with a pending ratio of 0.28 indicating demand absorption is declining relative to available supply. Active listings have risen 46.2% year-over-year, contributing to reduced competitive pressure.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Storm Lake market right now.

Active listings have expanded substantially, increasing 46.2% over the past year, while new listings have contracted by 14.3% during the same period. Median listing prices have experienced a decline of 5.6% year-over-year. The median days on market have extended to 53, representing a 21.8% increase year-over-year, suggesting properties are taking longer to move from listing to pending status.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$220K-5.0% MoM

Active Inventory

57+46.2% YoY

Days on Market

53+21.8% YoY

Sold Score™

24-5.3% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

24
Jun 23May 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Jun 23May 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Jun 23Jan 24Aug 24Mar 25Oct 25May 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 0.28 and a significant year-over-year increase in active listings, buyers will generally find more options and less pressure for rapid decisions. Negotiating leverage in this environment is shifting toward emphasizing price discipline, as properties are lingering longer on the market.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined by 9.2% over the past year, exceeding the 5.6% decline in the median listing price, which may suggest some weakening at higher price points; however, the median price per square foot has risen by 3.6% over the same period. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

57 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 24 per month.

Pricing Pressure
14.8%

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

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +3.6% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.28

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Storm Lake, IA
CBSA Code
44740
State
IA
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Storm Lake?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Storm Lake metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.28 with median days on market at 53.

  • Are home prices dropping in Storm Lake?+

    Median listing price is $220K, -5.6% year over year. 14.8% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Storm Lake?+

    The typical listing sits 53 days on market, a +21.8% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 24 per month.

  • What's happening in the Storm Lake luxury market?+

    The average listing price has declined by 9.2% over the past year, exceeding the 5.6% decline in the median listing price, which may suggest some weakening at higher price points; however, the median price per square foot has risen by 3.6% over the same period. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Storm Lake 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 44740 · 36mo history