Clay County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of August 2026
What is Clay 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 Clay County, IA in its market cycle?
Clay County, IA is classified as Peaking — late-cycle, with momentum cooling from a high level. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Clay County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $164K | ▼ -25.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 54 days | ▼ -26% |
| Months of Supply | 3.1 | ▼ -45.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 79 | ▲ +19.7% |
| Homes Sold | 26 | ▲ +116.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $121 | ▲ +15.3% |
How has Clay County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clay County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Clay County, IA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 65 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Clay County, IA?
The median sale price in Clay County, IA is $164K, having fallen 25.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Clay County, IA?
Clay County, IA scores 91 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Clay County, IA's Alpha Score?
Clay County, IA's strongest dimension is Affordability (91/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (41/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Clay County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.