Cedar County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of July 2026
What is Cedar 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 Cedar County, IA in its market cycle?
Cedar 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.
Cedar County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $287K | ▲ +30% |
| Median Days on Market | 68 days | ▲ +3% |
| Months of Supply | 2.0 | ▼ -51.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 46 | ▼ -43.9% |
| Homes Sold | 23 | ▲ +15% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $161 | ▲ +38.9% |
How has Cedar County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cedar County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Cedar County, IA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 59 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Cedar County, IA?
The median sale price in Cedar County, IA is $287K, having risen 30% over the past year.
How affordable is Cedar County, IA?
Cedar County, IA scores 67 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Cedar County, IA's Alpha Score?
Cedar County, IA's strongest dimension is Affordability (67/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (38/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Cedar County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.