McCreary County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · score computed October 2026
What is McCreary 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.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
Where is McCreary County, KY in its market cycle?
McCreary County, KY is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for McCreary County, KY?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
McCreary County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $132K | ▼ -38.3% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 117 days | ▲ +23.2% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 4.6 | ▼ -41% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 42 | ▲ +35.5% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 9 | ▲ +125% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $100 | ▼ -12.6% | Redfin |
How has McCreary County, KY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is McCreary County, KY a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, McCreary County, KY is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 35 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in McCreary County, KY?
The median sale price in McCreary County, KY is $132K, having fallen 38.3% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is McCreary County, KY?
McCreary County, KY scores 69 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving McCreary County, KY's Alpha Score?
McCreary County, KY's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (88/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (0/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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