Jones County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · score computed September 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.
Jones County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $216K | ▲ +1.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 29 days | ▲ +45% |
| Months of Supply | 1.3 | ▼ -38.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 31 | ▲ +6.9% |
| Homes Sold | 24 | ▲ +71.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $132 | ▲ +12.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jones County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed September 2026, Jones County, IA 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 Jones County, IA?
The median sale price in Jones County, IA is $216K, having risen 1.5% over the past year.
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.
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