The 30 cities in Kentucky where homes are selling the fastest

If you're buying or selling a home in Kentucky in early 2026, competition can make a big difference in your strategy. In faster-moving markets, buyers may need to act quickly and come prepared, with homes going under contract in a matter of days. In other cities, listings are sitting longer as economic uncertainty and high costs give buyers and sellers pause.

Nationwide, housing markets are generally slow, although competition varies widely from the Northeast to the South. Understanding where homes are selling the fastest can help buyers gauge how competitive a market is and help sellers set realistic expectations.

To see where homes are selling the fastest in Kentucky right now, Redfin Real Estate ranked the top cities based on their average "days on market"—the time it takes for a new listing to go under contract. The lower the number, the more competitive the city. Rankings are based on the December 2025 monthly average or monthly average median.

#1. Elsmere, Kentucky
- Days on market: 4
- Median sale price: $215,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 95.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.0%
- See Elsmere homes for sale

#2. Hebron, Kentucky
- Days on market: 5
- Median sale price: $353,900
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 106.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 75.0%
- See Hebron homes for sale

#3. Bellevue, Kentucky
- Days on market: 7
- Median sale price: $231,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 70.0%
- See Bellevue homes for sale

#4. Edgewood, Kentucky
- Days on market: 10
- Median sale price: $415,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 60.0%
- See Edgewood homes for sale

#5. Cold Spring, Kentucky
- Days on market: 16
- Median sale price: $245,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Cold Spring homes for sale

#6. Burlington, Kentucky
- Days on market: 16
- Median sale price: $270,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Burlington homes for sale

#7. Alexandria, Kentucky
- Days on market: 18
- Median sale price: $275,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See Alexandria homes for sale

#8. Independence, Kentucky
- Days on market: 20
- Median sale price: $286,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 28.0%
- See Independence homes for sale

#9. Middletown, Kentucky
- Days on market: 20
- Median sale price: $325,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 55.6%
- See Middletown homes for sale

#10. Wilder, Kentucky
- Days on market: 21
- Median sale price: $166,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Wilder homes for sale

#11. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Days on market: 21
- Median sale price: $196,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 36.9%
- See Owensboro homes for sale

#12. Covington, Kentucky
- Days on market: 21
- Median sale price: $278,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Covington homes for sale

#13. Francisville, Kentucky
- Days on market: 23
- Median sale price: $435,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Francisville homes for sale

#14. Fort Thomas, Kentucky
- Days on market: 24
- Median sale price: $429,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 12.5%
- See Fort Thomas homes for sale

#15. Erlanger, Kentucky
- Days on market: 24
- Median sale price: $250,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 39.1%
- See Erlanger homes for sale

#16. Florence, Kentucky
- Days on market: 26
- Median sale price: $280,400
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 34.4%
- See Florence homes for sale

#17. Shively, Kentucky
- Days on market: 27
- Median sale price: $213,750
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 58.3%
- See Shively homes for sale

#18. Newport, Kentucky
- Days on market: 27
- Median sale price: $281,250
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 50.0%
- See Newport homes for sale

#19. Massac, Kentucky
- Days on market: 30
- Median sale price: $209,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
- See Massac homes for sale

#20. Oakbrook, Kentucky
- Days on market: 30
- Median sale price: $273,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.0%
- See Oakbrook homes for sale

#21. St. Matthews, Kentucky
- Days on market: 30
- Median sale price: $342,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 28.6%
- See St. Matthews homes for sale

#22. Paris, Kentucky
- Days on market: 30
- Median sale price: $180,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 7.7%
- See Paris homes for sale

#23. Southgate, Kentucky
- Days on market: 32
- Median sale price: $295,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
- See Southgate homes for sale

#24. Jeffersontown, Kentucky
- Days on market: 34
- Median sale price: $245,250
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 45.5%
- See Jeffersontown homes for sale

#25. La Grange, Kentucky
- Days on market: 37
- Median sale price: $385,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 28.6%
- See La Grange homes for sale

#26. Flatwoods, Kentucky
- Days on market: 41
- Median sale price: $175,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 25.0%
- See Flatwoods homes for sale

#27. Louisville, Kentucky
- Days on market: 42
- Median sale price: $262,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 27.3%
- See Louisville homes for sale

#28. Ludlow, Kentucky
- Days on market: 42
- Median sale price: $250,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 30.0%
- See Ludlow homes for sale

#29. Lyndon, Kentucky
- Days on market: 44
- Median sale price: $325,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 57.1%
- See Lyndon homes for sale

#30. Hillview, Kentucky
- Days on market: 44
- Median sale price: $249,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.1%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 44.4%
- See Hillview homes for sale