Lafayette County, MO Housing Market Brief
county · MO · as of May 2026
What is Lafayette 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 Lafayette County, MO in its market cycle?
Lafayette County, MO is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Lafayette County, MO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $298K | ▲ +37.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 38 days | ▲ +40.7% |
| Months of Supply | 2.5 | ▲ +4.2% |
| Homes Sold | 32 | ▼ -5.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $158 | ▲ +10.4% |
How has Lafayette County, MO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lafayette County, MO a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Lafayette County, MO is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 56 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Lafayette County, MO?
The median sale price in Lafayette County, MO is $298K, having risen 37.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Lafayette County, MO?
Lafayette County, MO scores 65 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Lafayette County, MO's Alpha Score?
Lafayette County, MO's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (68/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (28/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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