Monroe County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of August 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.
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.
Monroe County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $120K | ▼ -17.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 69 days | ▲ +102.9% |
| Months of Supply | 6.3 | ▲ +350% |
| Homes for Sale | 19 | ▲ +26.7% |
| Homes Sold | 3 | ▼ -72.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $88 | ▼ -5.3% |
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?
As of August 2026, Monroe County, IA is classified as a Hot Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 76 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, 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 $120K, having fallen 17.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Monroe County, IA?
Monroe County, IA scores 98 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 Affordability (98/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (45/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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