Is Thornton, KY 41855 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Thornton is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Thornton housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Letcher County, KY

Population	711
Median income	$59,132
Average income	$58,097
Median home value	$44,000
Owner-occupied	98% of homes
Median year built	1977

Natural hazard riskWinter storms (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 41855; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Questions about Thornton real estate

What are property taxes in Thornton?

About 0.96% of a home’s value a year in Letcher County, or roughly $3,840 on a $400,000 home.

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