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FORT DODGE, IA 50501

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The FORT DODGE, IA real estate market (50501) currently shows 110 active listings, with 28 pending sales. Homes are averaging 63 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 63 days on market compared to 65 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 1.5% year-over-year, from $169,900 to $172,400.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 28,530  ·  Density: 72.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $64,013

Typical home value: $132,898  ·  Homeownership: 66.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
110
⇧ 3.8% vs 106 last year
Pending
28
25% pending ratio
Median Price
$172,400
⇧ 1.5% vs $169,900 last year
Average Price
$204,810
⇧ 10.5% vs $185,392 last year
Days on Market
63
⇩ 3.1% vs 65 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$112
⇩ 9.7% vs $124/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,473 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 110 this year vs 106 last year
  • Days on market: 63 now vs 65 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $172,400 (+1.5% YoY)
  • Average: $204,810 (+10.5% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 23.4 miles — 232 listings ($54,906,438 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
50501Fort Dodge, IA 505010.0 mi106$23,885,298$165,000$225,333
50566Moorland, IA 505668.0 mi1$299,000$299,000$299,000
50532Duncombe, IA 505329.8 mi2$546,900$273,450$273,450
50594Vincent, IA 5059410.0 mi0$0$60,000$60,000
50524Clare, IA 5052411.3 mi2$950,000$475,000$475,000
50586Somers, IA 5058613.8 mi1$649,999$649,999$649,999
50548Humboldt, IA 5054815.3 mi36$8,074,152$189,675$224,282
50543Gowrie, IA 5054316.2 mi8$1,689,304$242,475$211,163
50563Manson, IA 5056317.3 mi12$5,147,196$273,650$428,933
50595Webster City, IA 5059518.9 mi56$11,666,424$174,975$208,329
50599Woolstock, IA 5059920.0 mi1$239,000$239,000$239,000
50249Stratford, IA 5024921.4 mi5$1,269,165$211,950$253,833
50542Goldfield, IA 5054223.4 mi2$490,000$245,000$245,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in FORT DODGE, IA 50501?

As of March 2026, there are 110 active listings in FORT DODGE, IA (zip code 50501), compared to 106 the prior year.

What is the median home price in FORT DODGE, IA 50501?

The median listing price in FORT DODGE, IA 50501 is $172,400 as of March 2026, a 1.5% increase from $169,900 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in FORT DODGE, IA?

Homes in FORT DODGE, IA 50501 spend an average of 63 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 65 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in FORT DODGE, IA 50501?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, FORT DODGE, IA 50501 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 4 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 63 days on market compared to 65 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in FORT DODGE, IA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in FORT DODGE, IA 50501 save an estimated $3,448 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $172,400. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.