Kenton County, KY home prices

Kenton County, KY: the typical home is worth $291,131 as of 2026-05, up +1.8% over the past year and +127.6% since 2000. Listings run about $198/sq ft…

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

1975: $36,825 → 2026: $291,131 (7.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $291,131, homes in Kenton County sit 60% above the Kentucky median ($181,510) and 24% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #12 of 120 Kentucky counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 32 days on the market, with 19% 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 — ~$1,437/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,486/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Campbell County, KY ($297,656) · Boone County, KY ($350,971) · Hamilton County, OH ($274,555) · Pendleton County, KY ($241,843) · Grant County, KY ($279,865) · Gallatin County, KY ($222,760)