Fayette County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of July 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 | $164K | ▼ -0.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 17 days | ▼ -78.5% |
| Months of Supply | 3.6 | ▲ +24.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 58 | ▲ +3.6% |
| Homes Sold | 16 | ▼ -15.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $118 | ▲ +29% |
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 July 2026, Fayette County, IA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 63 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 $164K, having fallen 0.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Fayette County, IA?
Fayette County, IA scores 86 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 Affordability (86/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (47/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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