Buena Vista County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of May 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.
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.
Buena Vista County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $165K | ▲ +17.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 40 days | ▼ -47.4% |
| Months of Supply | 2.9 | 0% |
| Homes for Sale | 56 | ▲ +12% |
| Homes Sold | 19 | ▲ +11.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $106 | ▼ -3.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.3% | ▲ +1.2% |
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?
As of May 2026, Buena Vista County, IA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 62 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, 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 $165K, having risen 17.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Buena Vista County, IA?
Buena Vista County, IA scores 79 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 (79/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (49/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Buena Vista County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.