Jackson County, KY Housing Market Brief
county · KY · score computed October 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.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
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.
What’s the forecast for Jackson County, KY?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Jackson County, KY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $230K | ▲ +66.2% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 118 days | ▲ +29.7% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 10.3 | ▼ -35.6% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 42 | ▲ +31.3% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 4 | ▲ +100% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $133 | ▲ +43.6% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Jackson County, KY is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 37 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $230K, having risen 66.2% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Jackson County, KY?
Jackson County, KY scores 57 out of 100 on affordability — moderately 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 (79/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (0/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Jackson County, KY? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.