McCreary County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · as of August 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 Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. 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 | $234K | ▲ +30.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 82 days | ▲ +26.2% |
| Months of Supply | 6.3 | ▲ +80% |
| Homes for Sale | 45 | ▲ +21.6% |
| Homes Sold | 7 | ▼ -36.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $161 | ▲ +37.5% |
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 August 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, 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 $234K, having risen 30.9% over the past year.
How affordable is McCreary County, KY?
McCreary County, KY scores 8 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable 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 Price Momentum (62/100) and its weakest is Affordability (8/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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