Bell County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · as of May 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.
Where is Bell County, KY in its market cycle?
Bell County, KY is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Bell County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $190K | ▲ +1.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 49 days | ▼ -46.1% |
| Months of Supply | 7.1 | ▲ +82.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 64 | ▲ +10.3% |
| Homes Sold | 9 | ▼ -40% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $119 | ▲ +1.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.5% | ▼ -0.5% |
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?
As of May 2026, Bell County, KY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 43 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, 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 $190K, having risen 1.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Bell County, KY?
Bell County, KY scores 63 out of 100 on affordability — relatively 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 Affordability (63/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (16/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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