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Central City, KY metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Seller's

What is Central City, KY metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
+23.363
Inventory Health25%
+0.762
Affordability20%
87
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
38

Where is Central City, KY metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Central City, KY metro area is classified as Growingstrengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Central City, KY metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$196K▲ +22.7%
Median Days on Market85 days-9.6%
Months of Supply7.4▲ +85%
Homes for Sale59▲ +13.5%
Homes Sold8-38.5%
Median Price / Sq Ft$133▲ +16.2%
Sale-to-List Ratio96.8%▲ +0.4%

How has Central City, KY metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 61
3-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Central City, KY metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Central City, KY metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 61 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Central City, KY metro area?

The median sale price in Central City, KY metro area is $196K, having risen 22.7% over the past year.

How affordable is Central City, KY metro area?

Central City, KY metro area scores 87 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Central City, KY metro area's Alpha Score?

Central City, KY metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (87/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (38/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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