Wayne County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · as of August 2026
What is Wayne 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 Wayne County, KY in its market cycle?
Wayne 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.
Wayne County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $196K | ▲ +12.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 79 days | ▲ +71.7% |
| Months of Supply | 6.2 | 0% |
| Homes for Sale | 101 | ▲ +68.3% |
| Homes Sold | 17 | ▲ +70% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $118 | ▲ +13.6% |
How has Wayne County, KY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wayne County, KY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Wayne County, KY is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 35 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Wayne County, KY?
The median sale price in Wayne County, KY is $196K, having risen 12.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Wayne County, KY?
Wayne County, KY scores 47 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Wayne County, KY's Alpha Score?
Wayne County, KY's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (59/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (5/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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