St. Louis is the Fastest-Selling Housing Market in the U.S.

Written by David Dodge

The St. Louis housing market continues to thrive, showcasing a remarkable trend where homes are being sold at an unprecedented pace. Recent data indicates that the average home in the St. Louis area is being snapped up within just a week of being listed, solidifying its position as the fastest-selling housing market in the nation.

Key Findings from the Report

According to a recent analysis by Creditnews Research, which utilized Zillow housing data, the St. Louis metropolitan area has emerged as a leader in quick home sales. Here are some highlights:

• Average Days on Market: Homes in St. Louis are spending a median of only seven days on the market before going under contract.
• Comparison to Previous Year: This timeframe has slightly increased from September 2023, when homes were on the market for a median of six days. Additionally, housing inventory has risen by 9%.
• No Decline in Market Duration: Notably, no metropolitan area has experienced a decrease in the number of days homes remain on the market compared to last year.

Fastest-Selling Housing Markets

The report also identified other metropolitan areas that are experiencing rapid home sales:

1. Cincinnati, Ohio: Median of seven days on the market, with 2.26 listings per 1,000 residents.
2. Columbus, Ohio: Median of seven days on the market, with 2.42 listings per 1,000 residents.
3. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, Connecticut: Median of seven days on the market, with 1.8 listings per 1,000 residents.
4. Akron, Ohio: Median of seven days on the market, with 2.53 listings per 1,000 residents.

Slowest-Selling Housing Markets

In contrast, the report highlighted the slowest-selling housing markets, primarily located in southern states:

1. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida: Median of 63 days on the market, with 14.2 listings per 1,000 residents.
2. McAllen-Edinburgh-Mission, Texas: Median of 59 days on the market, with 2.85 listings per 1,000 residents.
3. Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, Texas: Median of 58 days on the market, with 4.85 listings per 1,000 residents.
4. North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, Florida: Median of 55 days on the market, with 6.2 listings per 1,000 residents.
5. Jacksonville, Florida: Median of 49 days on the market, with 4.21 listings per 1,000 residents.

Conclusion

The St. Louis housing market's rapid sales pace reflects a strong demand among homebuyers, driven by favorable mortgage rates and a competitive environment. As the market evolves, it will be interesting to see how these trends develop in the coming months.

For more detailed insights, you can view the complete rankings and analysis here.

Source: KSDK News - St. Louis is the fastest-selling housing market in the nation