Montgomery County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · score computed October 2026
What is Montgomery 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.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
Where is Montgomery County, IA in its market cycle?
Montgomery 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.
What’s the forecast for Montgomery County, IA?
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.
Montgomery County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $150K | ▲ +16.9% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 78 days | ▼ -6% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.9 | ▼ -4.9% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 36 | ▼ -2.7% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 9 | 0% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $92 | ▼ -4.4% | Redfin |
How has Montgomery County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Montgomery County, IA 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 Montgomery County, IA?
The median sale price in Montgomery County, IA is $150K, having risen 16.9% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Montgomery County, IA?
Montgomery County, IA scores 91 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Montgomery County, IA's Alpha Score?
Montgomery County, IA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (97/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (49/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Montgomery County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.