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Caldwell County, KY home prices

Caldwell County, KY: the typical home is worth $151,863 as of 2026-05, down -9.3% over the past year and +137.9% since 2000. Listings run about $130/sq…

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Caldwell County is falling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-9.3%Falling
Valuation-24%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market76 daysBuyer's market

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1998: $58,414 → 2026: $151,863 (2.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$151,8632026-05
1-year-9.3%
5-year+21.5%
10-year+74.5%
Since 2000+137.9%
Population12k2024
Median income$52,7192023 · 2.9× income
New homes/yr502024
Price / sq ft$130listings
Days on market762026-06
Active listings282026-06
Price cuts24%of listings

Market read

At $151,863, homes in Caldwell County sit 16% below the Kentucky median ($181,510) and 35% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #85 of 120 Kentucky counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-9.3% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 76 days on the market, with 24% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.9× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~24% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Lyon County, KY ($180,172) · Crittenden County, KY ($128,525) · Hopkins County, KY ($147,892) · Trigg County, KY ($156,888) · Christian County, KY ($205,114) · Livingston County, KY ($149,605)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Caldwell County, KY?
The typical home in Caldwell County is worth $151,863 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Caldwell County rising or falling?
Prices are down -9.3% over the past year and +137.9% since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Caldwell County affordable?
At 2.9× the local median income of $52,719, Caldwell County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Caldwell County?
Homes here take a median of 76 days to sell, with 24% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$63,823
2001$64,968
2002$66,444
2003$68,653
2004$71,509
2005$74,857
2006$70,515
2007$72,815
2008$74,442
2009$76,529
2010$75,640
2011$75,416
2012$76,318
2013$81,270
2014$82,688
2015$84,535
2016$86,260
2017$93,488
2018$104,372
2019$108,844
2020$109,590
2021$121,543
2022$135,153
2023$146,232
2024$153,893
2025$159,224
2026$151,665