Fayette County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · score computed October 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.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
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.
What’s the forecast for Fayette 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.
Fayette County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $110K | ▼ -38.2% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 76 days | ▲ +660% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.3 | ▲ +6.5% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 58 | 0% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 17 | ▼ -10.5% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $89 | ▼ -8.5% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Fayette County, IA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 72 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $110K, having fallen 38.2% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Fayette County, IA?
Fayette County, IA scores 80 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 Price Momentum (94/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (51/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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