Is Emmetsburg, IA 50536 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Emmetsburg housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 5% of homes in Emmetsburg, IA 50536 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 59 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 23 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 10%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 8% to $173,425. Overall, Emmetsburg is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Palo Alto County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Emmetsburg ranks #136 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 24 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Mallard 50562 (0% sold over asking) or Cylinder 50528 (0% sold over asking), while Graettinger 51342 (67% sold over asking) and Ayrshire 50515 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.