Jefferson County, KY home prices

Jefferson County, KY: the typical home is worth $269,403 as of 2026-05, up +1.6% over the past year and +145.0% since 2000. Listings run about $173/sq ft…

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

1975: $31,445 → 2026: $269,403 (8.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $269,403, homes in Jefferson County sit 48% above the Kentucky median ($181,510) and 15% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #16 of 120 Kentucky counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 37 days on the market, with 19% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.1× local income, that's pricier 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 — ~$1,330/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,396/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Bullitt County, KY ($299,253) · Floyd County, IN ($289,959) · Oldham County, KY ($452,107) · Clark County, IN ($268,975) · Spencer County, KY ($378,789) · Shelby County, KY ($328,713)