Owsley County, KY home prices
Owsley County, KY: the typical home is worth $140,765 as of 2026-05, down -2.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $196/sq ft…
Owsley 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
2000: $71,425 → 2026: $140,765 (2.0×)
Market read
At $140,765, homes in Owsley County sit 22% below the Kentucky median ($181,510) and 40% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #94 of 120 Kentucky counties by price.
Prices are cooling (-2.6% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.
Homes here sit on the market — a median 188 days on the market, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 4.0× 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.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Lee County, KY ($141,835) · Clay County, KY ($119,643) · Jackson County, KY ($122,151) · Breathitt County, KY ($96,061) · Estill County, KY ($125,285) · Wolfe County, KY ($228,422)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Owsley County, KY?
Are home prices in Owsley County rising or falling?
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How fast do homes sell in Owsley County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $71,425 |
| 2017 | $70,078 |
| 2018 | $76,144 |
| 2019 | $84,218 |
| 2020 | $88,265 |
| 2021 | $111,714 |
| 2022 | $128,424 |
| 2023 | $134,183 |
| 2024 | $119,535 |
| 2025 | $137,996 |
| 2026 | $143,708 |