Jay County, IN Housing Market Brief
county · IN · as of August 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 | $182K | ▲ +48.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 6 days | ▼ -78.6% |
| Months of Supply | 2.2 | ▼ -26.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 35 | ▼ -12.5% |
| Homes Sold | 17 | ▲ +21.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $105 | ▲ +14.7% |
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 August 2026, Jay County, IN is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 72 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 $182K, having risen 48.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Jay County, IN?
Jay County, IN scores 77 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 (77/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (64/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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