Hamilton County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · score computed October 2026
What is Hamilton 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.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
Where is Hamilton County, IA in its market cycle?
Hamilton 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.
What’s the forecast for Hamilton County, IA?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Hamilton County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $143K | ▲ +17.9% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 71 days | ▲ +144.8% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.2 | ▼ -27.3% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 56 | ▲ +5.7% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 17 | ▲ +41.7% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $139 | ▲ +69.6% | Redfin |
How has Hamilton County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hamilton County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Hamilton County, IA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 68 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Hamilton County, IA?
The median sale price in Hamilton County, IA is $143K, having risen 17.9% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Hamilton County, IA?
Hamilton County, IA scores 84 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Hamilton County, IA's Alpha Score?
Hamilton County, IA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (93/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (34/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Hamilton County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.