Shelby County, MO Housing Market Brief
county · MO · score computed October 2026
What is Shelby County, MO’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 1 of 5 (population 475–9,803) · comparable within its band
Where is Shelby County, MO in its market cycle?
Shelby County, MO 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 Shelby County, MO?
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.
Shelby County, MO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $148K | ▼ -0.9% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 32 days | ▼ -73.1% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 2.2 | ▼ -8.3% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 14 | ▲ +16.7% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 6 | ▲ +20% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $97 | ▼ -21.5% | Redfin |
How has Shelby County, MO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shelby County, MO a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Shelby County, MO is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 75 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Shelby County, MO?
The median sale price in Shelby County, MO is $148K, having fallen 0.9% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Shelby County, MO?
Shelby County, MO scores 90 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Shelby County, MO's Alpha Score?
Shelby County, MO's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (100/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (43/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Shelby County, MO? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.