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Lee County, KY home prices

Lee County, KY: the typical home is worth $141,835 as of 2026-05, down -5.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $289/sq ft. Rent…

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

Lee County is falling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-5.5%Falling
Valuation-1%Fair value
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market70 daysBalanced

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2000: $79,040 → 2026: $141,835 (1.8×)

Typical value$141,8352026-05
1-year-5.5%
5-year+52.3%
10-yearn/a
Since 2000n/a
Population7,3132024
Median income$37,9392023 · 3.7× income
Price / sq ft$289listings
Days on market702026-06
Active listings242026-06
Price cuts9%of listings

Market read

At $141,835, homes in Lee County sit 22% below the Kentucky median ($181,510) and 39% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #93 of 120 Kentucky counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-5.5% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 70 days on the market, with 9% 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.

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

Owsley County, KY ($140,765) · Estill County, KY ($125,285) · Powell County, KY ($151,696) · Wolfe County, KY ($228,422) · Jackson County, KY ($122,151) · Breathitt County, KY ($96,061)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Lee County, KY?
The typical home in Lee County is worth $141,835 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Lee County rising or falling?
Prices are down -5.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Lee County affordable?
At 3.7× the local median income of $37,939, Lee County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Lee County?
Homes here take a median of 70 days to sell, with 9% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2020$79,040
2021$88,899
2022$106,980
2023$115,935
2024$122,647
2025$140,656
2026$140,578