Clay County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · score computed September 2026
What is Clay 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 Clay County, KY in its market cycle?
Clay 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.
Clay County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $164K | ▼ -23.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 56 days | ▼ -39.8% |
| Months of Supply | 7.3 | ▼ -12% |
| Homes for Sale | 30 | ▼ -6.2% |
| Homes Sold | 4 | 0% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $162 | ▲ +1% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clay County, KY a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed September 2026, Clay 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 Clay County, KY?
The median sale price in Clay County, KY is $164K, having fallen 23.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Clay County, KY?
Clay County, KY scores 82 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Clay County, KY's Alpha Score?
Clay County, KY's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (96/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (0/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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