Washington County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of May 2026
What is Washington 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 Washington County, IA in its market cycle?
Washington 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.
Washington County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $225K | ▼ -2.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 61 days | ▲ +41.9% |
| Months of Supply | 2.5 | ▲ +4.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 53 | ▼ -7% |
| Homes Sold | 21 | ▼ -12.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $138 | ▲ +2.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% | ▲ +1.1% |
How has Washington County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Washington County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Washington County, IA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 48 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Washington County, IA?
The median sale price in Washington County, IA is $225K, having fallen 2.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Washington County, IA?
Washington County, IA scores 51 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Washington County, IA's Alpha Score?
Washington County, IA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (65/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (29/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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