McDonald County, MO Housing Market Brief
county · MO · as of August 2026
What is McDonald 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.
Where is McDonald County, MO in its market cycle?
McDonald County, MO is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
McDonald County, MO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $279K | ▲ +13.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 162 days | ▲ +500% |
| Months of Supply | 7.4 | ▲ +72.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 76 | ▲ +13.4% |
| Homes Sold | 10 | ▼ -37.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $141 | ▼ -12.4% |
How has McDonald County, MO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is McDonald County, MO a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, McDonald County, MO is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in McDonald County, MO?
The median sale price in McDonald County, MO is $279K, having risen 13.8% over the past year.
How affordable is McDonald County, MO?
McDonald County, MO scores 23 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving McDonald County, MO's Alpha Score?
McDonald County, MO's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (62/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (23/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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