Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro housing market is currently in an Accelerated condition, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.63. Demand absorption continues to outpace available inventory, indicating a heightened level of market activity.
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
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
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.
What's moving the Waterloo-Cedar Falls market right now.
Active listings have seen an 8.5% year-over-year increase, contributing to a slight expansion of supply. Concurrently, new listings declined by 7.1% year-over-year, suggesting some moderation in fresh inventory entering the market. The median listing price remained stable year-over-year at 0.0%, while the median days on market increased by 15.2% over the past year.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
The current pending ratio of 0.63 suggests that demand remains robust relative to the available supply, placing upward pressure on the pace of transactions. While active inventory has shown some growth, the rate of new listings indicates continued constraints on fresh options. This environment necessitates timely engagement and competitive positioning for properties.
No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.
410 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 208 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, -1.0% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved -1.0% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.
Recommended For This Market
AcceleratedSelling in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA? Homes here are taking 7 days longer to sell than last year.
Demand in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 63%
- Median Days on Market
- 53 days
- Inventory YoY
- +8%
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Metro Demographics
ZIPs in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
50701
waterloo
$280K
89 active · 46 DOM
50613
cedar falls
$350K
82 active · 46 DOM
50702
waterloo
$199K
37 active · 54 DOM
50677
waverly
$308K
35 active · 69 DOM
50703
waterloo
$120K
30 active · 69 DOM
50662
oelwein
$143K
27 active · 68 DOM
50707
evansdale
$217K
25 active · 52 DOM
50638
grundy center
$230K
24 active · 46 DOM
50616
charles city
$207K
23 active · 67 DOM
50644
independence
$235K
20 active · 71 DOM
50627
eldora
$142K
19 active · 40 DOM
50601
ackley
$116K
18 active · 79 DOM
50651
la porte city
$220K
14 active · 48 DOM
50648
jesup
$360K
14 active · 103 DOM
50659
new hampton
$232K
14 active · 97 DOM
50674
sumner
$238K
12 active · 54 DOM
50636
greene
$130K
11 active · 104 DOM
50675
traer
$161K
10 active · 77 DOM
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