Clay County, MO Housing Market Brief
county · MO · as of May 2026
What is Clay County, MO’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 Clay County, MO in its market cycle?
Clay County, MO is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Clay County, MO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $355K | ▲ +4.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 20 days | ▲ +25% |
| Months of Supply | 1.4 | ▼ -17.6% |
| Homes Sold | 391 | ▼ -1.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $179 | ▲ +3.8% |
How has Clay County, MO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clay County, MO a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Clay County, MO is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 57 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Clay County, MO?
The median sale price in Clay County, MO is $355K, having risen 4.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Clay County, MO?
Clay County, MO scores 42 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Clay County, MO's Alpha Score?
Clay County, MO's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (78/100) and its weakest is Affordability (42/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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