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Rockcastle County, KY home prices

Rockcastle County, KY: the typical home is worth $152,156 as of 2026-05, down -11.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $132/sq ft…

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Rockcastle County is falling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-11.9%Falling
Valuation-18%Undervalued
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market85 daysBuyer's market

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2000: $78,344 → 2026: $152,156 (1.9×)

Typical value$152,1562026-05
1-year-11.9%
5-year+27.7%
10-year+83.4%
Since 2000n/a
Population16k2024
Median income$49,4062023 · 3.1× income
Price / sq ft$132listings
Days on market852026-06
Active listings282026-06
Price cuts15%of listings

Market read

At $152,156, homes in Rockcastle County sit 16% below the Kentucky median ($181,510) and 35% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #84 of 120 Kentucky counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-11.9% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 85 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.1× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~18% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

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

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Nearby counties

Jackson County, KY ($122,151) · Lincoln County, KY ($187,053) · Laurel County, KY ($182,166) · Garrard County, KY ($256,103) · Pulaski County, KY ($183,896) · Madison County, KY ($287,320)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Rockcastle County, KY?
The typical home in Rockcastle County is worth $152,156 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Rockcastle County rising or falling?
Prices are down -11.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Rockcastle County affordable?
At 3.1× the local median income of $49,406, Rockcastle County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Rockcastle County?
Homes here take a median of 85 days to sell, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2011$78,344
2012$72,374
2013$72,446
2014$75,153
2015$80,633
2016$82,959
2017$85,798
2018$94,297
2019$97,326
2020$98,001
2021$115,483
2022$129,735
2023$149,713
2024$150,220
2025$161,482
2026$156,583