Jackson County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · as of May 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 Mature — holding near a healthy peak. 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 | $193K | ▼ -11.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 123 days | ▼ -38.2% |
| Months of Supply | 6.2 | ▼ -15.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 37 | ▲ +27.6% |
| Homes Sold | 6 | ▲ +50% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $130 | ▲ +25.6% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.3% | ▼ -2.1% |
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 May 2026, Jackson County, KY is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 48 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 $193K, having fallen 11.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Jackson County, KY?
Jackson County, KY scores 62 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 (93/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (20/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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