Twin Cities (16-County Region) Real Estate Market Report: July 2026

In July 2026, the median sale price in Twin Cities (16-County Region) was $408,000, up 3.3% from a year earlier.

Median Sales Price
$408,000
+3.3% vs. July 2025
Homes for Sale
11,586
+6.7% vs. July 2025
Months Supply
3
+7.1% vs. July 2025
Balanced market
Days on Market
40
+0% vs. July 2025
Closed Sales
5,071
+10.5% vs. July 2025
Percent of Original List Received
99.1%
-0.2 pts vs. July 2025

What this means

The median sale price has increased by 3% from last year to $408,000, and a similar trend in price per square foot suggests this is a real move in values rather than a change in the mix of homes selling.

Homes are averaging 40 days on market, in line with last year, and sellers are receiving 99.1% of their original asking price.

The area is currently a balanced market with 3 months of supply. Active inventory is up 7% from last year to 11,586 homes for sale.

In a balanced market, neither side has a steep advantage, making careful pricing for sellers and steady negotiation for buyers the key to success.

Common questions about the Twin Cities market

Is Twin Cities (16-County Region) a buyer's or seller's market?

Twin Cities (16-County Region) was a balanced market in July 2026, with 3 months of supply. Under about 3 months generally favors sellers, 3 to 6 months is considered balanced, and over 6 months favors buyers. There were 11,586 homes for sale.

How fast are homes selling in Twin Cities (16-County Region)?

Homes that sold in July 2026 spent an average of 40 days on market, about the same as a year earlier. Sellers received 99.1% of their original list price on average.

Are home prices going up in Twin Cities (16-County Region)?

Yes. The median sale price rose 3.3% year over year to $408,000. Price per square foot moved in the same direction (from $217 to $223), which suggests a real change in values rather than a shift in the mix of homes sold.

Market trends in Twin Cities (16-County Region)

Twin Cities (16-County Region) monthly market data
MonthMedian sale priceClosed salesDays on marketMonths supply
August 2024$389,0004,573402.8
September 2024$379,9993,807392.9
October 2024$381,9504,102452.8
November 2024$376,0003,470502.5
December 2024$370,0003,358562
January 2025$370,0002,435662
February 2025$380,0002,429692.1
March 2025$380,0003,330592.2
April 2025$399,9003,935502.4
May 2025$395,0004,712442.7
June 2025$401,5005,060392.7
July 2025$395,0004,591402.8
August 2025$400,0004,695422.8
September 2025$390,0004,092442.7
October 2025$389,9004,116482.7
November 2025$387,0003,275502.4
December 2025$380,0003,419581.9
January 2026$375,0002,003631.9
February 2026$380,0002,200692.1
March 2026$380,0003,242622.3
April 2026$392,0003,800572.6
May 2026$399,0004,713452.8
June 2026$410,0005,602422.8
July 2026$408,0005,071403

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Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published August 24, 2026.

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