Nicholas County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · score computed October 2026
What is Nicholas 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 1 of 5 (population 475–9,803) · comparable within its band
Where is Nicholas County, KY in its market cycle?
Nicholas 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 Nicholas 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.
Nicholas County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $200K | — | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 82 days | — | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 4.3 | — | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 22 | ▲ +4.8% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 5 | — | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $137 | — | Redfin |
How has Nicholas County, KY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nicholas County, KY a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Nicholas County, KY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Nicholas County, KY?
The median sale price in Nicholas County, KY is $200K, having held roughly steady over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Nicholas County, KY?
Nicholas County, KY scores 87 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Nicholas County, KY's Alpha Score?
Nicholas County, KY's strongest dimension is Affordability (87/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (3/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Nicholas County, KY? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.