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London, Kentucky real estate market data.
Real estate market data for London, KY (Laurel County) — Census median home value $155,500, county listing prices up about 7.8% over the past year.
London, KY is in Laurel County, Kentucky — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 7,576, with a median household income of $45,850. Census data puts London's median home value at $155,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Laurel County's current median listing price runs $299,900, up about 7.8% over the past year.
At a glance
London market snapshot
Population
7,576
Median Household Income
$45,850
Median Home Value (city)
$155,500
Median Listing Price (Laurel County)
$299,900
Median Gross Rent
$783/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+7.8%
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What makes London different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts London's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $155,500. Separately, Laurel County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $299,900. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Laurel County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.63% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
London has an estimated population of 7,576 and a median household income of $45,850, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
London's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in London, KY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts London's median home value at $155,500. Laurel County's current median listing price runs $299,900, up about 7.8% over the past year.
What is the population of London, KY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts London's population at approximately 7,576.
What's the median rent in London, KY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in London at approximately $783 per month.
What is the median household income in London, KY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in London at approximately $45,850.
Is the London housing market growing?
Laurel County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.63% annual change in 2025.
Is London, KY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts London's median home value at about 3.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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