Fort Wright, KY housing market
The typical Fort Wright home is worth about $342,000, up 2.1% in a year, 47% above the Kentucky typical home. Homes typically sell in 3 days, below asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how Fort Wright compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Fort Wright at a glance
A strong seller's market
Homes are selling faster than new ones are listed: less than two months of supply. Well-priced homes can draw several offers.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
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| January | Fort Wright | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $201,000 | $131,000 |
| 2018 | $206,000 | $138,000 |
| 2019 | $226,000 | $146,000 |
| 2020 | $238,000 | $155,000 |
| 2021 | $264,000 | $173,000 |
| 2022 | $287,000 | $191,000 |
| 2023 | $302,000 | $207,000 |
| 2024 | $311,000 | $216,000 |
| 2025 | $328,000 | $229,000 |
| 2026 | $341,000 | $233,000 |
| August 2026 | $342,000 | $233,000 |
No new homes permitted in 2025
No permits for new homes were issued in Fort Wright in 2025. The last year with any was 2024 (80 new homes).
Homes vs. people, 2010–2020
Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, Fort Wright gained 128 residents while 35 new homes were permitted: about 3.7 new residents per new home. Population grew faster than building, so existing homes filled up: a sign of tight supply. Across Kentucky: 1.6 new residents per new home.
Residents: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 and 2020 censuses. New homes: permits issued 2010–2019.
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| Year | New homes | Single-family | 2+ per building | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–Aug) | 1 | 1 | 0 | $350,000 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 80 | 0 | 80 | $5.6 million |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | $1.8 million |
| 2022 | 122 | 2 | 120 | $10.2 million |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | 0 | $2 million |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $200,000 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 0 | $1 million |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 0 | $1.2 million |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 0 | $1.2 million |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 | 0 | $750,000 |
| 2015 | 4 | 4 | 0 | $780,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | 3 | 0 | $865,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 | 0 | $1.3 million |
| 2012 | 4 | 4 | 0 | $905,000 |
| 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2 | $970,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $100,000 |
| 2009 | 8 | 8 | 0 | $1.7 million |
| 2008 | 7 | 7 | 0 | $1 million |
| 2007 | 12 | 12 | 0 | $1.8 million |
| 2006 | 18 | 18 | 0 | $2.6 million |
| 2005 | 22 | 22 | 0 | $3.2 million |
| 2004 | 16 | 16 | 0 | $2.4 million |
| 2003 | 15 | 15 | 0 | $2.2 million |
| 2002 | 13 | 13 | 0 | $1.9 million |
| 2001 | 12 | 12 | 0 | $1.8 million |
| 2000 | 11 | 11 | 0 | $1.6 million |
How Fort Wright ranks on new homes being built →
Homes authorized by building permits, counted in the year the permit was issued. U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, through August 2026.
Fort Wright and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | 2-bed rent | New homes 2025 | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wright | $342K | +2.1% | $1,320 | 0 | $105,024 |
| Covington | $219K | −0.4% | $1,270 | 269 | $61,166 |
| Fort Mitchell | $422K | +5.2% | $1,270 | 18 | $86,310 |
| Edgewood | $374K | +4.3% | $1,240 | 8 | $119,028 |
| Park Hills | $348K | −3.3% | $1,390 | 1 | $99,861 |
| Crestview Hills | $333K | +5.7% | $1,240 | 3 | $95,441 |
| Kenton Vale | — | +0.5%† | $1,220 | 0 | $63,021 |
† FHFA price index change, where Zillow has no home value for the town.
3.3 years of income
The typical Fort Wright home costs about 3.3 years of the town's median household income, less than across Kentucky (3.7 years).
How Fort Wright ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
A two-bedroom rents for about $1,320
HUD's Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom in Fort Wright is $1,320 a month, utilities included: roughly what a modest, recently rented unit costs. Renters already in Fort Wright pay a median of $1,142, so moving in tends to cost more than staying put. A two-bedroom takes about 15% of the town's median household income.
Studio $930 · 4 bedrooms $1,930
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY2026 Fair Market Rents by ZIP code (41011, 41015, 41017; Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN HUD Metro FMR Area), weighted by land area. A Fair Market Rent is the 40th-percentile rent plus utilities for a standard unit. Median rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Recent listings in Fort Wright
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. New homes: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey. Fair Market Rents: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Listings link to their publishers.