Clarke County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of May 2026
What is Clarke 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 Clarke County, IA in its market cycle?
Clarke 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.
Clarke County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $308K | ▲ +105% |
| Median Days on Market | 225 days | ▲ +378.7% |
| Months of Supply | 2.9 | ▲ +38.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 20 | ▲ +5.3% |
| Homes Sold | 7 | ▼ -22.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $176 | ▲ +77.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% | ▲ +1.4% |
How has Clarke County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clarke County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Clarke County, IA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 64 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Clarke County, IA?
The median sale price in Clarke County, IA is $308K, having risen 105% over the past year.
How affordable is Clarke County, IA?
Clarke 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 Clarke County, IA's Alpha Score?
Clarke County, IA's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (79/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (48/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Clarke County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.