Are buyers active in Fort Madison?

Buyer demand in Fort Madison is **cautious** as of May 2026. The pending ratio is 0.23 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 72 days to go under contract. Active inventory is +3.1% year over year, giving buyers more choice and slower-paced decisions. Sellers are responding: 18.3% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Fort Madison is 29/100 (Difficult Selling Environment). — Live indicators (May 2026): Sold Score: 29/100 (Difficult Selling Environment) · Pending ratio: 0.23 · Inventory YoY: +3.1% · Median days on market: 72 · Sellers cutting price: 18.3% · Median listing price: $154,900 (+23.9% YoY)