Jefferson County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · as of May 2026
What is Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, KY in its market cycle?
Jefferson 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.
Jefferson County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $285K | ▲ +5.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 37 days | ▲ +27.6% |
| Months of Supply | 2.4 | ▲ +14.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,412 | ▲ +24% |
| Homes Sold | 991 | ▲ +7.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $171 | ▲ +5.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% | ▼ -0.8% |
How has Jefferson County, KY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County, KY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Jefferson County, KY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 44 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jefferson County, KY?
The median sale price in Jefferson County, KY is $285K, having risen 5.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Jefferson County, KY?
Jefferson County, KY scores 24 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jefferson County, KY's Alpha Score?
Jefferson County, KY's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (56/100) and its weakest is Affordability (24/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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