Lincoln County, KY home prices
Lincoln County, KY: the typical home is worth $187,053 as of 2026-05, down -1.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $161/sq ft…
Lincoln County is falling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1992: $58,180 → 2026: $187,053 (3.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $187,053, homes in Lincoln County sit 3% above the Kentucky median ($181,510) and 20% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #57 of 120 Kentucky counties by price.
Prices are cooling (-1.9% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.
Homes here take a while to sell — a median 61 days on the market, with 28% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 3.6× 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 →
Nearby counties
Garrard County, KY ($256,103) · Boyle County, KY ($244,465) · Casey County, KY ($165,542) · Rockcastle County, KY ($152,156) · Pulaski County, KY ($183,896) · Mercer County, KY ($242,435)
Frequently asked questions
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How fast do homes sell in Lincoln County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $84,529 |
| 2010 | $84,110 |
| 2011 | $84,488 |
| 2012 | $86,299 |
| 2013 | $86,896 |
| 2014 | $88,095 |
| 2015 | $88,401 |
| 2016 | $94,309 |
| 2017 | $100,895 |
| 2018 | $103,574 |
| 2019 | $109,357 |
| 2020 | $119,793 |
| 2021 | $142,368 |
| 2022 | $161,135 |
| 2023 | $167,836 |
| 2024 | $180,479 |
| 2025 | $190,993 |