What are the five Alpha Score dimensions?

Price Momentum draws on median sale price growth, sale-to-list ratio, and the house price index. Inventory Health looks at months of supply, active and new listings, and building permits.

Affordability compares prices to incomes and mortgage burden. Economic Strength uses unemployment, job growth, and wages. Rental Yield captures gross rental yield and rent growth. Each metric is defined on the methodology page.

Last updated 2026-05-29

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