Guthrie County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of August 2026
What is Guthrie 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 Guthrie County, IA in its market cycle?
Guthrie County, IA is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Guthrie County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $352K | ▲ +20.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 38 days | ▲ +40.7% |
| Months of Supply | 4.3 | ▲ +34.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 79 | ▲ +41.1% |
| Homes Sold | 19 | ▲ +5.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $259 | ▲ +6% |
How has Guthrie County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
Markets like Guthrie County, IA
- Calhoun County, TX, TXcounty40
- Haralson County, GA, GAcounty46
- Ringgold County, IA, IAcounty38
- Powhatan County, VA, VAcounty46
- Fayette County, TX, TXcounty39
- Pickens County, GA, GAcounty43
- Delaware County, IA, IAcounty46
- Platte County, NE, NEcounty50
- Lincoln County, WY, WYcounty38
- Blanco County, TX, TXcounty36
Frequently asked questions
Is Guthrie County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Guthrie County, IA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 42 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Guthrie County, IA?
The median sale price in Guthrie County, IA is $352K, having risen 20.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Guthrie County, IA?
Guthrie County, IA scores 39 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Guthrie County, IA's Alpha Score?
Guthrie County, IA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (70/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (13/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Guthrie County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.