St. Louis, MO metro area Housing Market
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Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$256K
↓ 0.6% YoY
Days on Market
43 days
↑ 16.2% YoY
Active Inventory
5,552
↑ 8.0% YoY
Homes Sold
1,972
↓ 3.1% YoY
Warm Market
The market is active with moderate buyer demand.
St. Louis, MO metro area Market Summary
The St. Louis, MO metro area housing market is heating up. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $256K, down 0.6% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 43 days on the market, 16.2% longer than a year ago.
There are 5,552 homes for sale — 8.0% more than last year. With 2.8 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 2,637 new listings were added during this period, up 9.9% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 97.6% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 26.9% of homes sell above their asking price. 26.5% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
62
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Missouri Median
Investor Takeaway
A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 40% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.
St. Louis, MO metro area Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Homes Sold
Price per Square Foot
Sale-to-List Ratio
New Listings
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$265K
Price per Sq Ft
$150
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.6%
Months of Supply
2.8
Sold Above List
26.9%
Price Drops
26.5%
New Listings
2,637
↑ 9.9% YoY
Pending Sales
N/A
Off Market in 2 Weeks
42.5%
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