Russell County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · as of May 2026
What is Russell 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 Russell County, KY in its market cycle?
Russell 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.
Russell County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $198K | ▲ +4.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 66 days | ▼ -13.2% |
| Months of Supply | 6.4 | ▼ -1.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 121 | ▲ +10% |
| Homes Sold | 19 | ▲ +11.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $186 | ▲ +17.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% | ▲ +1.5% |
How has Russell County, KY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Russell County, KY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Russell County, KY is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Russell County, KY?
The median sale price in Russell County, KY is $198K, having risen 4.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Russell County, KY?
Russell County, KY scores 45 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Russell County, KY's Alpha Score?
Russell County, KY's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (61/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (19/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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