Russell, KY housing market
The typical Russell home is worth about $222,000, up 4.7% in a year, close to the Kentucky typical home.
Home values, sales, trends and how Russell compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Russell at a glance
Only 2 sales in May 2026: in a market this size, monthly medians swing a lot, so the typical value above is the steadier guide.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
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| January | Russell | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $134,000 | $131,000 |
| 2018 | $137,000 | $138,000 |
| 2019 | $141,000 | $146,000 |
| 2020 | $139,000 | $155,000 |
| 2021 | $150,000 | $173,000 |
| 2022 | $167,000 | $191,000 |
| 2023 | $179,000 | $207,000 |
| 2024 | $189,000 | $216,000 |
| 2025 | $206,000 | $229,000 |
| 2026 | $212,000 | $233,000 |
| August 2026 | $222,000 | $233,000 |
Russell and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell | $222K | +4.7% | — | $76,182 |
| Flatwoods | $154K | +4.1% | 22 | $59,972 |
| Bellefonte | $269K | +4.7% | — | $117,250 |
| Ironton | $128K | +4.5% | 55 | $47,648 |
2.9 years of income
The typical Russell home costs about 2.9 years of the town's median household income, less than across Kentucky (3.7 years).
How Russell ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
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. Listings link to their publishers.