Harlan County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · score computed October 2026
What is Harlan 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 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
Where is Harlan County, KY in its market cycle?
Harlan 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.
What’s the forecast for Harlan 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.
Harlan County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $154K | ▲ +32.5% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 88 days | ▲ +69.2% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 10.6 | ▲ +43.2% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 43 | ▲ +16.2% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 4 | ▼ -20% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $88 | ▼ -5% | Redfin |
How has Harlan County, KY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harlan County, KY a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Harlan County, KY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 48 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Harlan County, KY?
The median sale price in Harlan County, KY is $154K, having risen 32.5% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Harlan County, KY?
Harlan County, KY scores 94 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Harlan County, KY's Alpha Score?
Harlan County, KY's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (98/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (0/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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