Is Muscatine, IA 52761 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Muscatine housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 42% of homes in Muscatine, IA 52761 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 7 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 118 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 33%, homes sold faster (11 days then) and the median sale price rose 25% to $242,895. Overall, Muscatine is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Muscatine County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Muscatine ranks #10 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 81 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Nichols 52766 (0% sold over asking) or Moscow 52760 (0% sold over asking), while West Liberty 52776 (60% sold over asking) and Letts 52754 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.