Laurel County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · score computed October 2026
What is Laurel 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 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Laurel County, KY in its market cycle?
Laurel 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.
What’s the forecast for Laurel 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.
Laurel County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $212K | ▼ -8.8% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 69 days | ▼ -2.8% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 5.5 | ▲ +34.2% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 260 | ▲ +22.6% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 47 | ▼ -9.6% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $139 | ▼ -6.3% | Redfin |
How has Laurel County, KY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Laurel County, KY a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Laurel County, KY is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 35 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Laurel County, KY?
The median sale price in Laurel County, KY is $212K, having fallen 8.8% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Laurel County, KY?
Laurel County, KY scores 58 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Laurel County, KY's Alpha Score?
Laurel County, KY's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (61/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (3/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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