Jackson County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · as of August 2026
What is Jackson 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 Jackson County, KY in its market cycle?
Jackson 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.
Jackson County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $154K | ▼ -8.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 112 days | ▲ +34.9% |
| Months of Supply | 5.0 | ▲ +66.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 40 | ▲ +37.9% |
| Homes Sold | 8 | ▼ -20% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $136 | ▼ -13.7% |
How has Jackson County, KY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jackson County, KY a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Jackson County, KY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 43 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jackson County, KY?
The median sale price in Jackson County, KY is $154K, having fallen 8.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Jackson County, KY?
Jackson County, KY scores 60 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jackson County, KY's Alpha Score?
Jackson County, KY's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (78/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (6/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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