Mercer County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · as of May 2026
What is Mercer 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 Mercer County, KY in its market cycle?
Mercer 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.
Mercer County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $268K | ▲ +9.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 66 days | ▲ +10% |
| Months of Supply | 2.9 | ▲ +3.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 124 | ▲ +44.2% |
| Homes Sold | 43 | ▲ +38.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $156 | ▲ +0.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% | ▼ -1% |
How has Mercer County, KY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mercer County, KY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Mercer 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 Mercer County, KY?
The median sale price in Mercer County, KY is $268K, having risen 9.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Mercer County, KY?
Mercer County, KY scores 41 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Mercer County, KY's Alpha Score?
Mercer County, KY's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (62/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (39/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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