Mitchell County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · score computed October 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.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
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.
What’s the forecast for Mitchell 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.
Mitchell County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $211K | ▲ +24.1% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 8 days | ▼ -86% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 2.3 | ▼ -8% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 33 | ▲ +3.1% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 14 | ▲ +7.7% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $135 | ▲ +37.8% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Mitchell County, IA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 69 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $211K, having risen 24.1% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Mitchell County, IA?
Mitchell County, IA scores 73 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 Price Momentum (89/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (36/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Mitchell County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.