Webster County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · score computed October 2026
What is Webster 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 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
Where is Webster County, IA in its market cycle?
Webster County, IA is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Webster County, IA?
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.
Webster County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $125K | ▼ -25.3% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 42 days | ▲ +40% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 5.5 | ▼ -71% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 17 | ▼ -10.5% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 3 | ▲ +200% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $114 | ▲ +14.8% | Redfin |
How has Webster County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Webster County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Webster County, IA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 66 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Webster County, IA?
The median sale price in Webster County, IA is $125K, having fallen 25.3% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Webster County, IA?
Webster County, IA scores 82 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Webster County, IA's Alpha Score?
Webster County, IA's strongest dimension is Affordability (82/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (47/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Webster County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.