DeKalb County, MO Housing Market Brief
county · MO · score computed October 2026
What is DeKalb County, MO’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
Where is DeKalb County, MO in its market cycle?
DeKalb County, MO is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for DeKalb County, MO?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
DeKalb County, MO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $259K | ▲ +3.8% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 12 days | ▼ -78.9% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 2.6 | ▲ +4% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 11 | ▼ -45% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 4 | ▼ -50% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $134 | ▲ +13.3% | Redfin |
How has DeKalb County, MO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeKalb County, MO a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, DeKalb County, MO is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in DeKalb County, MO?
The median sale price in DeKalb County, MO is $259K, having risen 3.8% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is DeKalb County, MO?
DeKalb County, MO scores 74 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving DeKalb County, MO's Alpha Score?
DeKalb County, MO's strongest dimension is Affordability (74/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (5/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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