The Iowa housing market kicked off 2025 with promising gains in key metrics, continuing the momentum seen at the end of last year. Increased new listings, active inventory and a steady number of closed sales reflect a healthy real estate environment for buyers and sellers across the state.
The statewide housing market experienced notable gains in January, with 1,870 closed sales—an increase of 4.8% compared to January 2024.
New listings grew by 23.9% to 2,956 homes, providing more options for homebuyers. Overall active inventory remained steady with 7,524 homes on the market, a 29.7% increase from the 5,807 active listings of one year ago.
The median sales price remained steady at $220,000, a 2.3% increase from last year. Days on the market increased 36% to 34 days, while the median sold price per square foot increased 5%.
