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County Overview

Palo Alto County, Iowa

Aggregate real estate market report across county ZIPs
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
58
⇧ 61.1%
Pending
16
28% pending ratio
Median Price
$178,384
⇩ 32.1%
Average Price
$243,351
⇩ 19%
Days on Market
119.3
⇧ 9.7%

Market Analysis

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

The Palo Alto County, Iowa real estate market currently shows 58 active listings, with 16 pending sales. Homes are averaging 119.3 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 22 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 119.3 days on market compared to 108.8 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 32.1% year-over-year, from $262,672 to $178,384.

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Included Areas

Ayrshire: 50515

Curlew: 50527

Cylinder: 50528

Emmetsburg: 50536

Graettinger: 51342

Mallard: 50562

Ruthven: 51358

West Bend: 50597

Market Context

ZIP coverage: 8  ·  Population: 9,305  ·  Median household income: $66,025

Typical home value: $110,174  ·  Homeownership rate: 75.7%

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