Adams County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of August 2026
What is Adams 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 Adams County, IA in its market cycle?
Adams County, IA is classified as Peaking — late-cycle, with momentum cooling from a high level. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Adams County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $157K | — |
| Median Days on Market | 34 days | — |
| Months of Supply | 2.6 | — |
| Homes for Sale | 5 | ▼ -28.6% |
| Homes Sold | 2 | — |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $164 | — |
How has Adams County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adams County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Adams County, IA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 67 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Adams County, IA?
The median sale price in Adams County, IA is $157K, having held roughly steady over the past year.
How affordable is Adams County, IA?
Adams County, IA scores 95 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Adams County, IA's Alpha Score?
Adams County, IA's strongest dimension is Affordability (95/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (42/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Adams County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.