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Mount Sterling, KY Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$197,366

-1.7% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.4%

gross annual

Market Momentum

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Cooling
6mo supply · Score -2/7

Migration: Top 48% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral0.92x

In-migrants avg $44,969 AGI vs out-migrants $48,886

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Opportunity Zone Market

7 ZIP codes in Mount Sterling are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Mount Sterling Market Summary

Mount Sterling, KY is experiencing a correction with -1.7% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.58x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+7 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (10/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.41% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score92/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.6x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$55,186

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Mount Sterling, KY's primary climate exposure is wind storms (33/100). The composite climate risk score of 10/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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