Jones County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · score computed October 2026
What is Jones 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 Jones County, IA in its market cycle?
Jones County, IA 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 Jones 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.
Jones County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $239K | ▲ +40% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 43 days | ▲ +616.7% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 1.6 | ▼ -54.3% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 31 | ▼ -32.6% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 20 | ▲ +53.9% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $130 | ▲ +17.4% | Redfin |
How has Jones County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jones County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Jones County, IA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 45 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jones County, IA?
The median sale price in Jones County, IA is $239K, having risen 40% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Jones County, IA?
Jones County, IA scores 70 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jones County, IA's Alpha Score?
Jones County, IA's strongest dimension is Affordability (70/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (29/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Jones County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.