Jefferson County, MO Housing Market Brief
county · MO · as of May 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.
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.
Jefferson County, MO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $310K | ▲ +3.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 22 days | ▲ +15.8% |
| Months of Supply | 1.7 | ▲ +13.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 414 | ▲ +5.9% |
| Homes Sold | 240 | ▼ -8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $178 | ▲ +2.9% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.1% | ▼ -0.1% |
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?
As of May 2026, Jefferson County, MO is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 50 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, 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 $310K, having risen 3.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Jefferson County, MO?
Jefferson County, MO scores 55 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 Price Momentum (57/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (31/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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