Carter County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · score computed October 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.
Population band 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
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.
What’s the forecast for Carter 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.
Carter County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $259K | ▲ +13.2% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 105 days | ▲ +84.2% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.5 | ▲ +2.9% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 47 | ▼ -7.8% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 13 | ▼ -13.3% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $122 | ▲ +5.6% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Carter County, KY is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 33 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $259K, having risen 13.2% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Carter County, KY?
Carter County, KY scores 66 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 (73/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (5/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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