Kenton County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · as of August 2026
What is Kenton County, KY’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 Kenton County, KY in its market cycle?
Kenton County, KY is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Kenton County, KY?
Our model forecasts Kenton County, KY’s home prices to rise about 4.8% 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.
Kenton County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $294K | ▲ +15.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 12 days | ▲ +20% |
| Months of Supply | 1.9 | ▼ -5% |
| Homes for Sale | 413 | ▲ +10.1% |
| Homes Sold | 220 | ▲ +12.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $192 | ▲ +6.4% |
How has Kenton County, KY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kenton County, KY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Kenton County, KY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 59 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Kenton County, KY?
The median sale price in Kenton County, KY is $294K, having risen 15.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Kenton County, KY?
Kenton County, KY scores 67 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Kenton County, KY's Alpha Score?
Kenton County, KY's strongest dimension is Affordability (67/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (54/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Kenton County, KY? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.