Mahaska County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of July 2026
What is Mahaska 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 Mahaska County, IA in its market cycle?
Mahaska 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.
Mahaska County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $184K | ▲ +22.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 47 days | ▲ +30.6% |
| Months of Supply | 2.0 | ▲ +42.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 43 | ▲ +26.5% |
| Homes Sold | 22 | ▼ -12% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $157 | ▲ +80.1% |
How has Mahaska County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mahaska County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Mahaska County, IA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 67 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Mahaska County, IA?
The median sale price in Mahaska County, IA is $184K, having risen 22.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Mahaska County, IA?
Mahaska County, IA scores 88 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Mahaska County, IA's Alpha Score?
Mahaska County, IA's strongest dimension is Affordability (88/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (42/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Mahaska County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.