Carter County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · as of August 2026
What is Carter 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 Carter County, KY in its market cycle?
Carter 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.
Carter County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $152K | ▼ -43.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 66 days | ▼ -34% |
| Months of Supply | 4.8 | ▲ +41.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 58 | ▲ +48.7% |
| Homes Sold | 13 | ▲ +8.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $119 | ▼ -5.6% |
How has Carter County, KY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carter County, KY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Carter County, KY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Carter County, KY?
The median sale price in Carter County, KY is $152K, having fallen 43.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Carter County, KY?
Carter County, KY scores 84 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Carter County, KY's Alpha Score?
Carter County, KY's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (88/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (20/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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