Mercer County, MO Housing Market Brief
county · MO · as of May 2026
What is Mercer County, MO’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 Mercer County, MO in its market cycle?
Mercer County, MO is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Mercer County, MO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $160K | ▼ -11.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 166 days | ▲ +514.8% |
| Months of Supply | 13.0 | ▲ +116.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 13 | ▲ +8.3% |
| Homes Sold | 1 | ▼ -50% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $110 | ▼ -31% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 89.4% | ▼ -6.7% |
How has Mercer County, MO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mercer County, MO a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Mercer County, MO is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 56 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Mercer County, MO?
The median sale price in Mercer County, MO is $160K, having fallen 11.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Mercer County, MO?
Mercer County, MO scores 97 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Mercer County, MO's Alpha Score?
Mercer County, MO's strongest dimension is Affordability (97/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (31/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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