Market Intelligence Report — KY-060

Elizabethtown, KY

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-KY-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$315K
-0.4% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.33
-9.2% YoY

Active Inventory

513
+18.8% YoY

Median DOM

52 Days
-5.5% YoY

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The Elizabethtown market is characterized by a "Cooling" dynamic, with a pending ratio of 0.33 indicating a deceleration in demand absorption relative to available supply. Active listings have expanded by 18.8% year-over-year, contributing to a more challenging environment for sellers.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

5.7%+0.3 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

128,666+0.7% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Elizabethtown market right now.

Active listings have seen substantial expansion, increasing by 18.8% over the past year. Concurrently, new listings experienced a contraction of 14.6% year-over-year, while the pending ratio declined by 9.2% compared to the prior year. The median listing price has shown marginal contraction over the past year, down 0.4%, despite a month-over-month increase of 2.5%.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$315K+2.5% MoM

Active Inventory

513+18.8% YoY

Days on Market

52-5.5% YoY

Sold Score™

39-9.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

39
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The current market dynamics suggest a recalibration of pricing expectations, with an expanded inventory base influencing negotiating leverage. The slower pace of demand absorption necessitates greater price discipline from sellers and offers more opportunity for buyers to negotiate terms. The increase in active listings reduces pressure on buyers to act quickly.

Luxury Segment

Average listing prices have declined by 3.0% over the past year, while the median listing price has contracted by 0.4% over the same period. This divergence, coupled with a steady median price per square foot, suggests some softening at the higher price tiers of the market. There is no distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

513 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 164 per month.

Pricing Pressure
23.5%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -4.0% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +2.5% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.33

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
33%
Median Days on Market
52 days
Inventory YoY
+19%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Elizabethtown, KY
CBSA Code
21060
State
KY

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Elizabethtown?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Elizabethtown metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.33 with median days on market at 52.

  • Are home prices dropping in Elizabethtown?+

    Median listing price is $315K, -0.4% year over year. 23.5% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Elizabethtown?+

    The typical listing sits 52 days on market, a -5.5% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 164 per month.

  • What's happening in the Elizabethtown luxury market?+

    Average listing prices have declined by 3.0% over the past year, while the median listing price has contracted by 0.4% over the same period. This divergence, coupled with a steady median price per square foot, suggests some softening at the higher price tiers of the market. There is no distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

  • Where can I find a trusted Elizabethtown real estate expert?+

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Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 21060 · 36mo history