Housing in Clay City, KY
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$130,855
Clay City vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Clay City is highlighted.
Median Home Value
25th%ilemost expensive$108,600show rank
Median Rent
8th%ilemost expensive rent$609show rank
Rent Burden
74th%ilehighest rent burden22.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$108,600
Median Rent
$609
Total Housing Units
600
Vacancy Rate
10.3%
Owner Occupied
42.2%
Renter Occupied
57.8%
Median Property Tax
$507
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$631
Housing Types
Single Family53.7%
Multi-Family20.8%
Mobile Home25.5%
The median home value in Clay City, KY is $108,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Clay City is $130,855. The median rent is $609 per month (Census ACS). About 42.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1979. There are 600 total housing units.