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Somerset, Kentucky real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Somerset, KY (Pulaski County) — Census median home value $140,900, county listing prices up about 3.6% over the past year.
Somerset, KY is in Pulaski County, Kentucky — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 12,108, with a median household income of $32,910. Census data puts Somerset's median home value at $140,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Pulaski County's current median listing price runs $328,225, up about 3.6% over the past year.
At a glance
Somerset market snapshot
Population
12,108
Median Household Income
$32,910
Median Home Value (city)
$140,900
Median Listing Price (Pulaski County)
$328,225
Median Gross Rent
$830/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Somerset's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $140,900. Separately, Pulaski County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $328,225. 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
Pulaski County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.56% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Somerset has an estimated population of 12,108 and a median household income of $32,910, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Somerset's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 30% 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 Somerset, KY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Somerset's median home value at $140,900. Pulaski County's current median listing price runs $328,225, up about 3.6% over the past year.
What is the population of Somerset, KY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Somerset's population at approximately 12,108.
What's the median rent in Somerset, KY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Somerset at approximately $830 per month.
What is the median household income in Somerset, KY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Somerset at approximately $32,910.
Is the Somerset housing market growing?
Pulaski County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.56% annual change in 2025.
Is Somerset, KY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Somerset's median home value at about 4.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 30% 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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