Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Palo Alto County, IA real estate market currently shows 56 active listings, with 15 pending sales. Homes are averaging 85 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 10 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 85 days on market compared to 77 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 11.4% year-over-year, from $234,250 to $207,500.
Population: 9,305 · Density: 8.3/mi² · Median household income: $66,025
Typical home value: $110,174 · Homeownership: 75.7%
Ayrshire: 50515
Curlew: 50527
Cylinder: 50528
Emmetsburg: 50536
Graettinger: 51342
Mallard: 50562
Ruthven: 51358
West Bend: 50597
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.