Housing in Harlan, KY

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$95,253

Harlan vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Harlan is highlighted.

Median Home Value

27th%ilemost expensive$112,500show rank

Median Rent

3rd%ilemost expensive rent$516show rank

Rent Burden

62nd%ilehighest rent burden20.4%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$112,500

Median Rent

$516

Total Housing Units

1,178

Vacancy Rate

13.0%

Owner Occupied

42.6%

Renter Occupied

57.4%

Median Property Tax

$1,221

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$779

Housing Types

Single Family

55.3%

Multi-Family

44.2%

Mobile Home

0.5%

The median home value in Harlan, KY is $112,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Harlan is $95,253. The median rent is $516 per month (Census ACS). About 42.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1963. There are 1,178 total housing units.