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County Overview

Cerro Gordo County, IA

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

Market Analysis

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

The Cerro Gordo County, IA real estate market currently shows 237 active listings, with 52 pending sales. Homes are averaging 106 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 6 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 106 days on market compared to 113 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 10.9% year-over-year, from $290,743 to $322,575.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 42,114  ·  Density: 58.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $64,088

Typical home value: $155,049  ·  Homeownership: 71.5%

Included Areas

Mason City: 50401, 50402

Clear Lake: 50428

Dougherty: 50433

Plymouth: 50464

Rock Falls: 50467

Rockwell: 50469

Swaledale: 50477

Thornton: 50479

Ventura: 50482

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
237
⇩ 2.5% vs 243 last year
Pending
52
22% pending ratio
Median Price
$322,575
⇧ 10.9% vs $290,743 last year
Average Price
$401,954
⇧ 12.4% vs $357,481 last year
Days on Market
106
⇩ 6.2% vs 113 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$151
⇩ 3.2% vs $156/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,095 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Sale-to-List Price Dynamics

At Original Price
99.9%
Listings with no price change
Price Reduced
0.1%
⇩ 21.3% vs 0.1% last year
12-Month Price Reduction Trend

Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

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