Bath County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · as of May 2026
What is Bath 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 Bath County, KY in its market cycle?
Bath County, KY is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Bath County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $182K | ▼ -27.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 73 days | ▼ -68.4% |
| Months of Supply | 5.6 | ▲ +7.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 39 | ▲ +25.8% |
| Homes Sold | 7 | ▲ +16.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $135 | ▼ -4.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% | ▼ -0.7% |
How has Bath County, KY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bath County, KY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Bath County, KY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 45 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Bath County, KY?
The median sale price in Bath County, KY is $182K, having fallen 27.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Bath County, KY?
Bath County, KY scores 85 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Bath County, KY's Alpha Score?
Bath County, KY's strongest dimension is Affordability (85/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (15/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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