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County Overview

Cerro Gordo County, IA

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Cerro Gordo County, IA real estate market currently shows 358 active listings, with 71 pending sales. Homes are averaging 65 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 51 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 65 days on market compared to 77 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 11.4% year-over-year, from $285,000 to $317,350.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 42,114  ·  Density: 58.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $64,088

Typical home value: $155,049  ·  Homeownership: 71.5%

Included Areas

Mason City: 50401, 50402

Clear Lake: 50428

Dougherty: 50433

Plymouth: 50464

Rock Falls: 50467

Rockwell: 50469

Swaledale: 50477

Thornton: 50479

Ventura: 50482

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
358
⇧ 16.6% vs 307 last year
Pending
71
20% pending ratio
Median Price
$317,350
⇧ 11.4% vs $285,000 last year
Average Price
$457,304
⇧ 14.8% vs $398,278 last year
Days on Market
65
⇩ 15.6% vs 77 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$172
⇧ 16.2% vs $148/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,950 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Sale-to-List Price Dynamics

At Original Price
99.8%
Listings with no price change
Price Reduced
0.2%
⇧ 14.7% vs 0.2% last year
12-Month Price Reduction Trend

Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %