Clayton County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of July 2026
What is Clayton 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 Clayton County, IA in its market cycle?
Clayton 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.
Clayton County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $270K | ▲ +38.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 73 days | ▲ +97.3% |
| Months of Supply | 3.9 | ▲ +25.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 62 | ▲ +34.8% |
| Homes Sold | 16 | ▲ +6.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $106 | ▲ +3.1% |
How has Clayton County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clayton County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Clayton County, IA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Clayton County, IA?
The median sale price in Clayton County, IA is $270K, having risen 38.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Clayton County, IA?
Clayton County, IA scores 47 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Clayton County, IA's Alpha Score?
Clayton County, IA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (66/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (35/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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