Jefferson County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · score computed September 2026
What is Jefferson County, IA’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 Jefferson County, IA in its market cycle?
Jefferson County, IA 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.
Jefferson County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $194K | ▼ -1% |
| Median Days on Market | 87 days | ▲ +70.6% |
| Months of Supply | 5.1 | ▼ -43.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 88 | ▲ +1.2% |
| Homes Sold | 18 | ▲ +80% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $128 | ▼ -2.1% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed September 2026, Jefferson County, IA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 42 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jefferson County, IA?
The median sale price in Jefferson County, IA is $194K, having fallen 1% over the past year.
How affordable is Jefferson County, IA?
Jefferson County, IA scores 64 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jefferson County, IA's Alpha Score?
Jefferson County, IA's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (69/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (14/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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