Housing in Whitesburg, KY

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$85,244

Whitesburg vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

26th%ilemost expensive$111,300show rank

Median Rent

9th%ilemost expensive rent$619show rank

Rent Burden

78th%ilehighest rent burden23.3%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$111,300

Median Rent

$619

Total Housing Units

868

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Owner Occupied

50.7%

Renter Occupied

49.3%

Median Property Tax

$797

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$555

Housing Types

Single Family

56.2%

Multi-Family

28.1%

Mobile Home

15.7%

The median home value in Whitesburg, KY is $111,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Whitesburg is $85,244. The median rent is $619 per month (Census ACS). About 50.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1963. There are 868 total housing units.