Cedar County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of August 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 Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. 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 | $283K | ▲ +20.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 26 days | ▼ -64.4% |
| Months of Supply | 3.8 | ▲ +2.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 66 | ▼ -13.2% |
| Homes Sold | 18 | ▼ -14.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $140 | ▲ +1.6% |
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 August 2026, Cedar County, IA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 56 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 $283K, having risen 20.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Cedar County, IA?
Cedar County, IA scores 71 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 (71/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (37/100). 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.