Tama County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of May 2026
What is Tama 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.
Where is Tama County, IA in its market cycle?
Tama 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.
Tama County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $133K | ▼ -8.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 127 days | ▲ +101.6% |
| Months of Supply | 6.3 | ▲ +186.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 50 | ▲ +28.2% |
| Homes Sold | 8 | ▼ -55.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $103 | ▲ +16.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.0% | ▼ -3.9% |
How has Tama County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tama County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Tama County, IA 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 Tama County, IA?
The median sale price in Tama County, IA is $133K, having fallen 8.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Tama County, IA?
Tama County, IA scores 85 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Tama County, IA's Alpha Score?
Tama County, IA's strongest dimension is Affordability (85/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (29/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Tama County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.