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Washington County, KY home prices

Washington County, KY: the typical home is worth $256,909 as of 2026-05, up +1.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $159/sq ft…

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

Washington County is cooling and overvalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+1.1%Cooling
Valuation+15%Elevated
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market66 daysBalanced

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1996: $87,042 → 2026: $256,909 (3.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$256,9092026-05
1-year+1.1%
5-year+40.6%
10-year+121.7%
Since 2000n/a
Population12k2024
Median income$59,0712023 · 4.3× income
New homes/yr182024
Price / sq ft$159listings
Days on market662026-06
Active listings502026-06
Price cuts14%of listings

Market read

At $256,909, homes in Washington County sit 42% above the Kentucky median ($181,510) and 10% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #19 of 120 Kentucky counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.1% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 66 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.3× 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 ~15% expensive for local incomes and rents.

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

Marion County, KY ($239,771) · Nelson County, KY ($267,187) · Mercer County, KY ($242,435) · Boyle County, KY ($244,465) · Anderson County, KY ($265,543) · Spencer County, KY ($378,789)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Washington County, KY?
The typical home in Washington County is worth $256,909 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Washington County rising or falling?
Prices are up +1.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Washington County affordable?
At 4.3× the local median income of $59,071, Washington County is pricier than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Washington County?
Homes here take a median of 66 days to sell, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2009$108,463
2010$107,691
2011$102,035
2012$103,004
2013$103,450
2014$106,929
2015$108,213
2016$115,537
2017$122,545
2018$130,348
2019$141,863
2020$149,495
2021$180,232
2022$213,930
2023$217,750
2024$230,598
2025$254,163
2026$256,533