Cherokee County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · score computed October 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.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
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.
What’s the forecast for Cherokee 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.
Cherokee County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $249K | ▲ +78.2% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 48 days | ▲ +118.2% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.8 | ▲ +31% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 43 | ▲ +22.9% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 11 | ▼ -8.3% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $121 | ▲ +53.1% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Cherokee County, IA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 69 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $249K, having risen 78.2% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Cherokee County, IA?
Cherokee County, IA scores 82 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 Inventory Health (88/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (52/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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