Nelson County, KY home prices

Nelson County, KY: the typical home is worth $267,187 as of 2026-05, up +3.6% over the past year and +185.0% since 2000. Listings run about $197/sq ft…

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

1991: $60,339 → 2026: $267,187 (4.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $267,187, homes in Nelson County sit 47% above the Kentucky median ($181,510) and 14% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #17 of 120 Kentucky counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 48 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.1× local income, that's pricier 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 — ~$1,319/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,147/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Washington County, KY ($256,909) · Bullitt County, KY ($299,253) · Spencer County, KY ($378,789) · Marion County, KY ($239,771) · Larue County, KY ($226,288) · Hardin County, KY ($250,151)