Madison County, KY home prices

Madison County, KY: the typical home is worth $287,320 as of 2026-05, up +1.5% over the past year and +160.2% since 2000. Listings run about $187/sq ft…

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

1986: $66,936 → 2026: $287,320 (4.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $287,320, homes in Madison County sit 58% above the Kentucky median ($181,510) and 23% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #13 of 120 Kentucky counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 52 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.4× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~18% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,418/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,157/mo to rent.

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) · Estill County, KY ($125,285) · Clark County, KY ($256,519) · Jessamine County, KY ($329,129) · Fayette County, KY ($334,653) · Powell County, KY ($151,696)