Bell County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · score computed October 2026
What is Bell 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 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
Where is Bell County, KY in its market cycle?
Bell County, KY is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Bell 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.
Bell County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $149K | ▲ +142.7% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 133 days | ▲ +43% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 10.3 | ▲ +63.5% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 74 | ▲ +17.5% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 7 | ▼ -30% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $106 | ▲ +111.5% | Redfin |
How has Bell County, KY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bell County, KY a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Bell County, KY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 57 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Bell County, KY?
The median sale price in Bell County, KY is $149K, having risen 142.7% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Bell County, KY?
Bell County, KY scores 54 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Bell County, KY's Alpha Score?
Bell County, KY's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (87/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (20/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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