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St. Matthews, Kentucky real estate market data.
Real estate market data for St. Matthews, KY (Jefferson County) — Census median home value $325,700, county listing prices down about 1.0% over the past year.
St. Matthews, KY is in Jefferson County, Kentucky — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 17,491, with a median household income of $80,716. Census data puts St. Matthews's median home value at $325,700 (all owner-occupied homes); Jefferson County's current median listing price runs $297,000, down about 1.0% over the past year.
At a glance
St. Matthews market snapshot
Population
17,491
Median Household Income
$80,716
Median Home Value (city)
$325,700
Median Listing Price (Jefferson County)
$297,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,253/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-1.0%
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What makes St. Matthews different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts St. Matthews's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $325,700. Separately, Jefferson County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $297,000. 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
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.03% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
St. Matthews has an estimated population of 17,491 and a median household income of $80,716, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
St. Matthews's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% 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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St. Matthews FAQ
What are home values like in St. Matthews, KY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts St. Matthews's median home value at $325,700. Jefferson County's current median listing price runs $297,000, down about 1.0% over the past year.
What is the population of St. Matthews, KY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts St. Matthews's population at approximately 17,491.
What's the median rent in St. Matthews, KY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in St. Matthews at approximately $1,253 per month.
What is the median household income in St. Matthews, KY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in St. Matthews at approximately $80,716.
Is the St. Matthews housing market growing?
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.03% annual change in 2025.
Is St. Matthews, KY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts St. Matthews's median home value at about 4.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% 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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