Monroe County, KY home prices
Monroe County, KY: the typical home is worth $152,496 as of 2026-05, up +1.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $132/sq ft. Rent…
Monroe County is cooling 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: $49,107 → 2026: $152,496 (3.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $152,496, homes in Monroe County sit 16% below the Kentucky median ($181,510) and 35% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #83 of 120 Kentucky counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+1.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here take a while to sell — a median 77 days on the market, with 10% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 3.4× 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
Clay County, TN ($215,062) · Cumberland County, KY ($155,877) · Metcalfe County, KY ($174,015) · Macon County, TN ($266,418) · Barren County, KY ($221,900) · Jackson County, TN ($232,866)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Monroe County, KY?
Are home prices in Monroe County rising or falling?
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How fast do homes sell in Monroe County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $65,955 |
| 2010 | $64,458 |
| 2011 | $63,986 |
| 2012 | $59,583 |
| 2013 | $59,295 |
| 2014 | $61,000 |
| 2015 | $62,600 |
| 2016 | $65,964 |
| 2017 | $67,567 |
| 2018 | $73,528 |
| 2019 | $75,944 |
| 2020 | $81,225 |
| 2021 | $105,244 |
| 2022 | $125,820 |
| 2023 | $130,008 |
| 2024 | $137,889 |
| 2025 | $149,812 |