Markets/Kentucky/Somerset

Somerset, KY Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Somerset, Kentucky. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$184,187

-1.2% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

8.0%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-1.2%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-1.2% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

❄️
Cooling
4.9mo supply · Score -2/7

Net migration: Bottom 48% nationally

Income Migration

💰 Wealth Influx1.11x

In-migrants avg $42,798 AGI vs out-migrants $38,708

Somerset Market Summary

Somerset, KY is experiencing a correction with -1.2% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.62x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.95% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score91/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.6x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$50,943

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-1.7%
Base Case-1.2%
Bull Case-0.6%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Somerset, KY's primary climate exposure is wind storms (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (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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