Cherokee County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of May 2026
What is Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, IA in its market cycle?
Cherokee 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.
Cherokee County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $140K | ▼ -1.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 26 days | ▼ -31.6% |
| Months of Supply | 2.1 | ▼ -63.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 29 | ▼ -17.1% |
| Homes Sold | 14 | ▲ +133.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $89 | ▲ +1.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.2% | ▼ -0.3% |
How has Cherokee County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cherokee County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, IA?
The median sale price in Cherokee County, IA is $140K, having fallen 1.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Cherokee County, IA?
Cherokee County, IA scores 77 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Cherokee County, IA's Alpha Score?
Cherokee County, IA's strongest dimension is Affordability (77/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (37/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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