Fayette County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of August 2026
What is Fayette 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 Fayette County, IA in its market cycle?
Fayette 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.
Fayette County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $160K | ▲ +17.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 60 days | ▲ +76.5% |
| Months of Supply | 3.0 | ▲ +36.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 55 | ▲ +25% |
| Homes Sold | 19 | ▼ -9.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $99 | ▼ -10.4% |
How has Fayette County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fayette County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Fayette County, IA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 67 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Fayette County, IA?
The median sale price in Fayette County, IA is $160K, having risen 17.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Fayette County, IA?
Fayette County, IA scores 89 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Fayette County, IA's Alpha Score?
Fayette County, IA's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (92/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (51/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Fayette County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.