Hancock County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of August 2026
What is Hancock 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.
Where is Hancock County, IA in its market cycle?
Hancock 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.
Hancock County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $151K | ▼ -16% |
| Median Days on Market | 49 days | ▲ +32.4% |
| Months of Supply | 6.6 | ▲ +69.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 47 | ▲ +56.7% |
| Homes Sold | 7 | ▼ -12.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $101 | ▼ -29.7% |
How has Hancock County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hancock County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Hancock County, IA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 59 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Hancock County, IA?
The median sale price in Hancock County, IA is $151K, having fallen 16% over the past year.
How affordable is Hancock County, IA?
Hancock County, IA scores 95 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Hancock County, IA's Alpha Score?
Hancock County, IA's strongest dimension is Affordability (95/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (31/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Hancock County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.