Jefferson County, MO Housing Market Brief
county · MO · score computed October 2026
What is Jefferson 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 5 of 5 (population 103,008–9,808,667) · comparable within its band
Where is Jefferson County, MO in its market cycle?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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.
Jefferson County, MO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $309K | ▲ +4.7% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 31 days | ▲ +24% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 1.9 | 0% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 458 | ▲ +3.6% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 244 | ▲ +7% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $180 | ▲ +4.4% | Redfin |
How has Jefferson County, MO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County, MO a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Jefferson County, MO is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jefferson County, MO?
The median sale price in Jefferson County, MO is $309K, having risen 4.7% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Jefferson County, MO?
Jefferson County, MO scores 53 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jefferson County, MO's Alpha Score?
Jefferson County, MO's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (54/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (34/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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