Cedar Rapids, IA metro area Housing Market

Cool Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: March 2026

Median Sale Price

$240K

15.1% YoY

Days on Market

65 days

54.8% YoY

Active Inventory

518

23.7% YoY

Homes Sold

319

0.9% YoY

Cool Market

Buyer activity is slowing, creating more negotiating room.

Cedar Rapids, IA metro area Market Summary

The Cedar Rapids, IA metro area housing market is cooling down. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $240K, up 15.1% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 65 days on the market, 54.8% longer than a year ago.

There are 518 homes for sale — 23.7% fewer than last year. With 1.6 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 374 new listings were added during this period, down 6.0% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 98.8% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 24.4% of homes sell above their asking price.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

57

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 1.6
Days on Market 65
Sale-to-List Ratio 98.8%
Market Temperature Cool

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 45.2%
Days on Market (National: 55) 18.2%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 100.0%

vs. Iowa Median

Median Price (Iowa: $251K) 4.7%
Days on Market (Iowa: 72) 9.7%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. Prices are 45% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Cedar Rapids, IA metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$250K

Price per Sq Ft

$135

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.8%

Months of Supply

1.6

Sold Above List

24.4%

Price Drops

N/A

New Listings

374

6.0% YoY

Pending Sales

368

Off Market in 2 Weeks

44.8%

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