Carter County, MO Housing Market Brief
county · MO · as of May 2026
What is Carter 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 Carter County, MO in its market cycle?
Carter County, MO is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Carter County, MO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $225K | ▼ -45.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 68 days | ▼ -74.5% |
| Months of Supply | 6.5 | ▼ -51.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 26 | ▼ -3.7% |
| Homes Sold | 4 | ▲ +100% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $141 | ▲ +36.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% | ▼ -0.9% |
How has Carter County, MO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carter County, MO a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Carter County, MO is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 44 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Carter County, MO?
The median sale price in Carter County, MO is $225K, having fallen 45.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Carter County, MO?
Carter County, MO scores 31 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Carter County, MO's Alpha Score?
Carter County, MO's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (57/100) and its weakest is Affordability (31/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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