Jackson County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of May 2026
What is Jackson 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 Jackson County, IA in its market cycle?
Jackson County, IA 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.
Jackson County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $165K | ▼ -34% |
| Median Days on Market | 44 days | ▲ +15.8% |
| Months of Supply | 3.2 | ▲ +45.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 32 | ▼ -13.5% |
| Homes Sold | 10 | ▼ -41.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $105 | ▼ -14.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.9% | ▲ +2.8% |
How has Jackson County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jackson County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Jackson County, IA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 54 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jackson County, IA?
The median sale price in Jackson County, IA is $165K, having fallen 34% over the past year.
How affordable is Jackson County, IA?
Jackson County, IA scores 72 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jackson County, IA's Alpha Score?
Jackson County, IA's strongest dimension is Affordability (72/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (34/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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