Franklin County, KY home prices

Franklin County, KY: the typical home is worth $247,744 as of 2026-05, down -2.0% over the past year and +155.2% since 2000. Listings run about $165/sq…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1985: $53,332 → 2026: $247,744 (4.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $247,744, homes in Franklin County sit 36% above the Kentucky median ($181,510) and 6% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #27 of 120 Kentucky counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-2.0% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 48 days on the market, with 28% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.7× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,223/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,078/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Woodford County, KY ($357,721) · Scott County, KY ($343,403) · Anderson County, KY ($265,543) · Owen County, KY ($181,409) · Shelby County, KY ($328,713) · Henry County, KY ($255,483)