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Middlesborough, KY metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · KY · as of August 2026

Buyer's

What is Middlesborough, 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%
+5.834
Inventory Health25%
-3.042
Affordability20%
+20.734
Economic Strength20%
19
Rental Yield15%
+37.566

Where is Middlesborough, KY metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Middlesborough, KY metro area is classified as Recovering turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Middlesborough, KY metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$153K▲ +55.2%
Median Days on Market63 days-8.7%
Months of Supply9.3▲ +75.5%
Homes for Sale75▲ +21%
Homes Sold8-33.3%
Median Price / Sq Ft$154▲ +104.3%

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

Now: 38
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

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

As of August 2026, Middlesborough, KY metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 38 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

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

The median sale price in Middlesborough, KY metro area is $153K, having risen 55.2% over the past year.

How affordable is Middlesborough, KY metro area?

Middlesborough, KY metro area scores 34 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Middlesborough, KY metro area's Alpha Score?

Middlesborough, KY metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (66/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (19/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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