Jefferson City, MO metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of July 2026
What is Jefferson City, MO metro area’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 Jefferson City, MO metro area in its market cycle?
Jefferson City, MO metro area is classified as Emerging — early in its cycle, with scores climbing from a low base. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Jefferson City, MO metro area?
Our model forecasts Jefferson City, MO metro area’s home prices to rise about 5.4% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Jefferson City, MO metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $275K | ▲ +5.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 43 days | ▲ +7.5% |
| Months of Supply | 1.5 | ▼ -11.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 245 | ▲ +11.4% |
| Homes Sold | 167 | ▲ +31.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $148 | ▲ +5.1% |
How has Jefferson City, MO metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson City, MO metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Jefferson City, MO metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jefferson City, MO metro area?
The median sale price in Jefferson City, MO metro area is $275K, having risen 5.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Jefferson City, MO metro area?
Jefferson City, MO metro area scores 67 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Jefferson City, MO metro area's Alpha Score?
Jefferson City, MO metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (67/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (29/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Jefferson City, MO metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.