Jay County, IN Housing Market Brief
county · IN · as of May 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.
Where is Jay County, IN in its market cycle?
Jay County, IN 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.
Jay County, IN housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $163K | ▲ +48.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 9 days | ▼ -43.7% |
| Months of Supply | 2.4 | ▼ -17.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 36 | ▲ +12.5% |
| Homes Sold | 15 | ▲ +36.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $93 | ▼ -3.6% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.5% | ▲ +1.5% |
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?
As of May 2026, Jay County, IN is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 60 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, 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 $163K, having risen 48.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Jay County, IN?
Jay County, IN scores 86 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 Affordability (86/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (49/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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