Wayne County, KY home prices
Wayne County, KY: the typical home is worth $170,201 as of 2026-05, down -3.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $157/sq ft. Rent…
Wayne 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
1998: $70,556 → 2026: $170,201 (2.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $170,201, homes in Wayne County sit 6% below the Kentucky median ($181,510) and 27% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #70 of 120 Kentucky counties by price.
Prices are cooling (-3.5% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.
Homes here take a while to sell — a median 75 days on the market, with 34% 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
Clinton County, KY ($155,880) · Russell County, KY ($155,965) · McCreary County, KY ($104,533) · Pickett County, TN ($251,644) · Pulaski County, KY ($183,896) · Fentress County, TN ($249,759)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Wayne County, KY?
Are home prices in Wayne County rising or falling?
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How fast do homes sell in Wayne County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2011 | $75,058 |
| 2012 | $78,499 |
| 2013 | $77,320 |
| 2014 | $77,387 |
| 2015 | $82,655 |
| 2016 | $82,550 |
| 2017 | $81,206 |
| 2018 | $89,736 |
| 2019 | $95,926 |
| 2020 | $111,821 |
| 2021 | $124,002 |
| 2022 | $148,425 |
| 2023 | $156,480 |
| 2024 | $165,140 |
| 2025 | $169,565 |