Barren County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · as of May 2026
What is Barren 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 Barren County, KY in its market cycle?
Barren 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.
Barren County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $226K | ▲ +5.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 87 days | ▲ +22.5% |
| Months of Supply | 5.0 | ▼ -2% |
| Homes for Sale | 198 | ▲ +2.1% |
| Homes Sold | 40 | ▲ +5.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $123 | ▼ -14.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.3% | ▲ +1.1% |
How has Barren County, KY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barren County, KY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Barren County, KY is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 39 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Barren County, KY?
The median sale price in Barren County, KY is $226K, having risen 5.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Barren County, KY?
Barren County, KY scores 27 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Barren County, KY's Alpha Score?
Barren County, KY's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (53/100) and its weakest is Affordability (27/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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