Is Owensboro, KY 42301 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Owensboro housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Owensboro, KY 42301 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 151 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (14% then), homes sold more slowly (17 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $235,848. Overall, Owensboro is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Daviess County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Owensboro ranks #60 of 160 KY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 50 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Maceo 42355 (0% sold over asking) or Owensboro 42303 (11% sold over asking), while Utica 42376 (23% sold over asking) is even more competitive.