Guthrie County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · score computed October 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.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
Where is Guthrie County, IA in its market cycle?
Guthrie 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 Guthrie 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.
Guthrie County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $223K | ▲ +16.2% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 56 days | ▲ +86.7% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.1 | ▲ +3.3% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 65 | ▲ +20.4% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 21 | ▲ +16.7% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $183 | ▲ +49.5% | Redfin |
How has Guthrie County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Guthrie County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Guthrie County, IA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 63 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $223K, having risen 16.2% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Guthrie County, IA?
Guthrie County, IA scores 78 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable 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 Inventory Health (79/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (25/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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