Polk County, MO Housing Market Brief
county · MO · as of May 2026
What is Polk 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 Polk County, MO in its market cycle?
Polk County, MO is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Polk County, MO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $254K | ▲ +1.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 15 days | ▼ -78.3% |
| Months of Supply | 2.8 | ▼ -3.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 119 | ▼ -11.2% |
| Homes Sold | 42 | ▼ -8.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $162 | ▲ +3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% | ▲ +72.1% |
How has Polk County, MO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Polk County, MO a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Polk County, MO is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Polk County, MO?
The median sale price in Polk County, MO is $254K, having risen 1.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Polk County, MO?
Polk County, MO scores 29 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Polk County, MO's Alpha Score?
Polk County, MO's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (55/100) and its weakest is Affordability (29/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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