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Iowa housing market gains strength in June with rising listings

Statewide data shows increases in active inventory, closed sales, and median prices heading into the summer season.

By Jordan BeckPublished Jul 25, 2026, 9:34 AM CT · Updated Jul 25, 2026, 2:16 PM CT1 min read
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Iowa's housing market recorded solid gains in June, driven by increased inventory and a jump in closed sales that point to a robust summer season, according to data released by Iowa REALTORS.

The statewide figures carry implications for Cedar Rapids and Linn County residents tracking local real estate trends, though specific county-level MLS breakdowns for June 2026 have not been confirmed.

Statewide, Iowa recorded 4,830 new listings in June, marking a 10.5% increase from 4,373 in June 2025. Active inventory rose to 9,088 properties, an 8.4% increase over the previous year and a 7.3% jump from May.

Closed sales followed a similar upward trend, with 4,212 sales statewide in June. That figure represents an 11.5% increase from June 2025 and a 13.2% rise from May.

The median sales price reached $265,000 in June, representing a 6% increase from $250,000 a year ago and a 5.8% rise from May's median of $250,500. Meanwhile, the median days on market fell to 14 days, down from 15 days in June 2025 but up from 12 days in May.

Erik Melloy, the organization’s 2026 president, said the monthly data reflects a healthy balance between supply and demand across the state.

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Sources

  1. 1.Iowa housing market strengthens in June as listings, sales climb — Corridor Business Journal
  2. 2.Iowa Housing Market Sees Strong June as Inventory and Closed Sales Rise — Iowa REALTORS
  3. 3.Housing Stats — Iowa REALTORS

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