Jefferson City, MO metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 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 Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Jefferson City, MO metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $275K | ▲ +5.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 12 days | ▼ -40% |
| 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% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.7% | ▼ -0.2% |
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 May 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 63 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 (63/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (29/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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