Russell County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · as of August 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 Emerging — early in its cycle, with scores climbing from a low base. 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 | $186K | ▼ -28.5% |
| Median Days on Market | 94 days | ▼ -18.3% |
| Months of Supply | 6.6 | ▲ +22.2% |
| Homes for Sale | 133 | ▲ +6.4% |
| Homes Sold | 21 | ▼ -12.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $126 | ▼ -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 August 2026, Russell County, KY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 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 $186K, having fallen 28.5% over the past year.
How affordable is Russell County, KY?
Russell County, KY scores 50 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 (58/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (33/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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