Lyon County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of August 2026
What is Lyon 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 Lyon County, IA in its market cycle?
Lyon County, IA is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Lyon County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $274K | ▲ +0.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 76 days | ▲ +533.3% |
| Months of Supply | 5.5 | ▼ -5.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 28 | 0% |
| Homes Sold | 5 | 0% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $129 | ▲ +6.9% |
How has Lyon County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lyon County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Lyon County, IA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 55 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Lyon County, IA?
The median sale price in Lyon County, IA is $274K, having risen 0.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Lyon County, IA?
Lyon County, IA scores 69 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Lyon County, IA's Alpha Score?
Lyon County, IA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (82/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (22/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Lyon County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.