Housing in McDowell, KY
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$64,282
McDowell vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. McDowell is highlighted.
Median Home Value
9th%ilemost expensive$73,600show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$73,600
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
344
Vacancy Rate
20.1%
Owner Occupied
82.5%
Renter Occupied
17.4%
Median Property Tax
$867
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$459
Housing Types
Single Family66.9%
Multi-Family15.1%
Mobile Home18.0%
The median home value in McDowell, KY is $73,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for McDowell is $64,282. About 82.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1985. There are 344 total housing units.