Mitchell County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of May 2026
What is Mitchell 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.
Where is Mitchell County, IA in its market cycle?
Mitchell 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.
Mitchell County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $218K | ▲ +45% |
| Median Days on Market | 28 days | ▲ +1300% |
| Months of Supply | 1.7 | ▼ -52.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 19 | ▲ +5.6% |
| Homes Sold | 11 | ▲ +120% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $123 | ▲ +39.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.2% | ▲ +3.8% |
How has Mitchell County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mitchell County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Mitchell County, IA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 64 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Mitchell County, IA?
The median sale price in Mitchell County, IA is $218K, having risen 45% over the past year.
How affordable is Mitchell County, IA?
Mitchell County, IA scores 71 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Mitchell County, IA's Alpha Score?
Mitchell County, IA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (75/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (36/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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