Jay County, IN Housing Market Brief
county · IN · score computed October 2026
What is Jay County, IN’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
Where is Jay County, IN in its market cycle?
Jay County, IN is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Jay County, IN?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Jay County, IN housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $147K | ▲ +28.1% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 36 days | ▲ +44% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 2.6 | ▼ -21.2% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 30 | ▼ -25% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 11 | ▼ -8.3% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $94 | ▼ -6% | Redfin |
How has Jay County, IN’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jay County, IN a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Jay County, IN is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 73 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jay County, IN?
The median sale price in Jay County, IN is $147K, having risen 28.1% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Jay County, IN?
Jay County, IN scores 85 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jay County, IN's Alpha Score?
Jay County, IN's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (91/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (43/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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