Clay County, SD Housing Market Brief
county · SD · as of August 2026
What is Clay County, SD’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 Clay County, SD in its market cycle?
Clay County, SD 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.
Clay County, SD housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $347K | ▲ +10.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 39 days | ▲ +129.4% |
| Months of Supply | 4.3 | ▼ -17.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 70 | ▲ +75% |
| Homes Sold | 17 | ▲ +112.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $148 | ▲ +4.1% |
How has Clay County, SD’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clay County, SD a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Clay County, SD is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 33 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Clay County, SD?
The median sale price in Clay County, SD is $347K, having risen 10.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Clay County, SD?
Clay County, SD scores 13 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Clay County, SD's Alpha Score?
Clay County, SD's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (57/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (9/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Clay County, SD? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.