October 2024 Land Market Update - Strong Demand & Regional Insights | Whitaker Marketing Group

October 2024 Land Market Update – Strong Demand, Location Matters!

🌾 October 2024 Farmland Market Update 🌾

The land market remains strong as we enter the final quarter of 2024, with clear trends continuing to shape pricing and demand. 📈 One thing is certain: location plays a major role in land values, with certain regions showing particularly high levels of activity.

Over the past two months, we’ve seen a solid uptick in auction activity—a promising trend as we head into the end of the year. This boost in demand reflects strong interest from both buyers and investors, with momentum building across a variety of land types, from prime agricultural plots to rural real estate opportunities.

As always, land values vary significantly based on location, so staying informed on regional trends is essential. Overall, the outlook for the land market remains positive, and we’re optimistic about continued growth as we move into the last few months of the year.

For a detailed breakdown of regional pricing and auction activity, check out the graphs below. 👇

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Bar chart showing Iowa farmland prices per month from October to September, with prices fluctuating between $10,000 and $12,000 per acre throughout the year
Bar chart comparing auctions per month in 2023 and 2024, showing a decrease in auction activity in 2024 compared to 2023
Line graph showing Iowa farmland prices by month from September to October, highlighting high, medium, and low price trends across the year 2024, with data points for each month.
Iowa land trends by crop reporting district from May 24 to October 24, showing high, medium, and low prices per acre and CSR2 ratings across various regions including Northwest, North Central, and Southeast.