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LAURENS, IA 50554

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Pocahontas County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The LAURENS, IA real estate market (50554) currently shows 8 active listings, with 2 pending sales. Homes are averaging 64 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 64 days on market compared to 59 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 39.4% year-over-year, from $124,950 to $75,750.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 1,674  ·  Density: 7.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $61,912

Typical home value: $88,816  ·  Homeownership: 75.4%

Market Overview

Active Listings
8
⇩ 38.5% vs 13 last year
Pending
2
25% pending ratio
Median Price
$75,750
⇩ 39.4% vs $124,950 last year
Average Price
$80,992
⇩ 37.6% vs $129,800 last year
Days on Market
64
⇧ 8.5% vs 59 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$41
⇩ 46.8% vs $77/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,691 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 8 this year vs 13 last year
  • Days on market: 64 now vs 59 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $75,750 (-39.4% YoY)
  • Average: $80,992 (-37.6% 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 26.3 miles — 127 listings ($27,476,353 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
50554Laurens, IA 505540.0 mi8$1,139,888$129,000$142,486
50565Marathon, IA 505658.0 mi2$167,900$83,950$83,950
50574Pocahontas, IA 5057411.4 mi9$2,312,100$229,500$256,900
50515Ayrshire, IA 5051512.1 mi2$35,000$17,500$17,500
50593Varina, IA 5059313.3 mi1$319,900$319,900$319,900
50585Sioux Rapids, IA 5058515.8 mi6$1,105,200$202,500$184,200
50568Newell, IA 5056817.4 mi4$1,300,000$325,000$325,000
50571Palmer, IA 5057119.7 mi2$164,900$82,450$82,450
50536Emmetsburg, IA 5053620.0 mi33$8,258,910$199,900$250,270
50575Pomeroy, IA 5057521.1 mi2$180,000$90,000$90,000
50597West Bend, IA 5059721.6 mi5$1,284,375$225,000$256,875
50520Bradgate, IA 5052022.7 mi1$225,000$225,000$225,000
51301Spencer, IA 5130126.3 mi52$10,983,180$167,875$211,215

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in LAURENS, IA 50554?

As of September 2026, there are 8 active listings in LAURENS, IA (zip code 50554), compared to 13 the prior year.

What is the median home price in LAURENS, IA 50554?

The median listing price in LAURENS, IA 50554 is $75,750 as of September 2026, a 39.4% decrease from $124,950 the prior year.

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

Homes in LAURENS, IA 50554 spend an average of 64 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 59 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in LAURENS, IA 50554?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, LAURENS, IA 50554 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 64 days on market compared to 59 days last year.

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