Ballard County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · as of August 2026
What is Ballard 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 Ballard County, KY in its market cycle?
Ballard County, KY is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Ballard County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $189K | ▲ +59.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 62 days | ▼ -31.9% |
| Months of Supply | 2.4 | ▼ -59.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 17 | 0% |
| Homes Sold | 7 | ▲ +133.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $108 | ▲ +29.2% |
How has Ballard County, KY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ballard County, KY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Ballard County, KY is classified as a Hot Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 76 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Ballard County, KY?
The median sale price in Ballard County, KY is $189K, having risen 59.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Ballard County, KY?
Ballard County, KY scores 86 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Ballard County, KY's Alpha Score?
Ballard County, KY's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (86/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (51/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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