Is Badger, IA 50516 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Badger is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list100%Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market37Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft$140

The Badger housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Badger, IA 50516 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 37 days. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Nearby, Fort Dodge 50501 (8% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

About the area

Webster County, IA

Population	586
Median income	$69,500
Average income	$82,369
Median home value	$126,900
Median rent	$683/month
Owner-occupied	88% of homes
Median year built	1969

Natural hazard riskTornadoes (very high), hail (very high), winter storms (relatively high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 50516; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

Clare 50524 — /sq ft Dayton 50530 — /sq ft Duncombe 50532 — /sq ft Fort Dodge 50501Seller’s market $112 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Badger real estate

How fast do homes sell in Badger?

The typical home went under contract in 37 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Badger sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Badger?

About 1.39% of a home’s value a year in Webster County, or roughly $5,560 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Badger?

The median sale price was $182,421 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $140 per square foot.

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