Linn County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of May 2026
What is Linn 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 Linn County, IA in its market cycle?
Linn County, IA 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.
Linn County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $225K | ▼ -6.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 15 days | ▼ -31.8% |
| Months of Supply | 1.2 | ▼ -29.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 390 | ▼ -39.4% |
| Homes Sold | 323 | ▼ -12.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $142 | ▲ +3.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% | ▲ +0.2% |
How has Linn County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Linn County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Linn County, IA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 57 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Linn County, IA?
The median sale price in Linn County, IA is $225K, having fallen 6.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Linn County, IA?
Linn County, IA scores 57 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Linn County, IA's Alpha Score?
Linn County, IA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (72/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (44/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Linn County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.