Delaware County, IA Housing Market

Delaware County, IA's median home value is $240K, up 9.2% over the past year. Homes here sell in a median 44 days. Its PropertyIQ Score of 47 sits modestly below the state average of 50.

PropertyIQ provides county-level market intelligence for Delaware County, IA — going deeper than metro-area averages to reveal local demand dynamics. By tracking Zillow home-value momentum alongside Realtor.com market-flow signals — median days on market and the share of listings with price cuts — at the county level, PropertyIQ predicts which markets within IA are positioned to outperform.

Midwestern counties often offer entry prices well below national medians. PropertyIQ scores identify which counties show demand signals — fast sales, rising price momentum, and few price cuts — that predict near-term appreciation. Within the Midwest, Delaware County, IA's PropertyIQ Score of 47 runs below the Midwest norm.

The PropertyIQ Score for Delaware County, IA blends four proven demand indicators. When home values are gaining momentum, homes sell quickly, and few sellers cut prices, the score rises — signaling a market positioned to outperform its state. Historically, top-scored markets delivered significantly higher 3-year excess returns than bottom-scored markets.

Explore Delaware County, IA's full market profile including score trends, home value data, and comparisons with neighboring counties. Use the interactive map to visualize demand signals across the region.