Nelson County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · as of May 2026
What is Nelson 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 Nelson County, KY in its market cycle?
Nelson 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.
Nelson County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $297K | ▲ +4.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 48 days | ▲ +54.8% |
| Months of Supply | 2.4 | ▼ -31.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 154 | ▲ +8.5% |
| Homes Sold | 63 | ▲ +53.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $178 | ▼ -1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.9% | ▲ +0.5% |
How has Nelson County, KY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nelson County, KY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Nelson County, KY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Nelson County, KY?
The median sale price in Nelson County, KY is $297K, having risen 4.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Nelson County, KY?
Nelson County, KY scores 30 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Nelson County, KY's Alpha Score?
Nelson County, KY's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (63/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (29/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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