Buena Vista County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · score computed October 2026
What is Buena Vista 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 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
Where is Buena Vista County, IA in its market cycle?
Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista 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.
Buena Vista County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $172K | ▲ +4.3% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 67 days | ▲ +6.4% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.4 | ▲ +13.3% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 64 | ▲ +25.5% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 19 | ▲ +11.8% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $109 | ▲ +15.3% | Redfin |
How has Buena Vista County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buena Vista County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Buena Vista County, IA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 68 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Buena Vista County, IA?
The median sale price in Buena Vista County, IA is $172K, having risen 4.3% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Buena Vista County, IA?
Buena Vista County, IA scores 82 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Buena Vista County, IA's Alpha Score?
Buena Vista County, IA's strongest dimension is Affordability (82/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (35/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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