Monroe County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · score computed October 2026
What is Monroe 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 1 of 5 (population 475–9,803) · comparable within its band
Where is Monroe County, IA in its market cycle?
Monroe 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 Monroe 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.
Monroe County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $150K | ▲ +1.5% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 93 days | ▲ +82.4% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 8.8 | ▲ +450% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 18 | ▲ +28.6% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 2 | ▼ -77.8% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $111 | ▼ -25.6% | Redfin |
How has Monroe County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monroe County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Monroe County, IA is classified as a Hot Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 79 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Monroe County, IA?
The median sale price in Monroe County, IA is $150K, having risen 1.5% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Monroe County, IA?
Monroe County, IA scores 83 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Monroe County, IA's Alpha Score?
Monroe County, IA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (93/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (61/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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