Howell County, MO Housing Market Brief
county · MO · score computed October 2026
What is Howell County, MO’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 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Howell County, MO in its market cycle?
Howell County, MO is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Howell County, MO?
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.
Howell County, MO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $228K | ▲ +22.2% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 44 days | ▼ -57.3% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 5.0 | ▼ -23.1% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 194 | 0% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 39 | ▲ +30% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $149 | ▲ +26.1% | Redfin |
How has Howell County, MO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Howell County, MO a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Howell County, MO is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 37 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Howell County, MO?
The median sale price in Howell County, MO is $228K, having risen 22.2% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Howell County, MO?
Howell County, MO scores 32 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Howell County, MO's Alpha Score?
Howell County, MO's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (67/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (12/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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