McCreary County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · as of July 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.
Where is McCreary County, KY in its market cycle?
McCreary County, KY 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.
McCreary County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $148K | ▼ -7.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 98 days | ▲ +21% |
| Months of Supply | 7.2 | ▲ +28.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 43 | ▲ +10.3% |
| Homes Sold | 6 | ▼ -14.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $123 | ▲ +34.7% |
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?
As of July 2026, McCreary County, KY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, 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 $148K, having fallen 7.8% over the past year.
How affordable is McCreary County, KY?
McCreary County, KY scores 58 out of 100 on affordability — moderately 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 Affordability (58/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (14/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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