Clark County, Kentucky: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Clark County is worth $197,900, property taxes on it run about $1,448 a year (0.73%), the FHA loan limit is $541,287, and closing on it means about $198 in transfer tax plus $1,053 in title insurance. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $197,900 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $1,448 a year, 0.73% of value | Property tax page → |
| FHA loan limit (1 unit) | $541,287 | Loan limits page → |
| Conforming loan limit (1 unit) | $832,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Transfer tax on the median home | $198 | Kentucky transfer tax page → |
| Title insurance on the median home | $853 owner's + $200 lender's | Title insurance page → |
| Closing costs from these items | $1,251 | Closing costs page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $102,100; low-income limit $81,700 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Clark County?
The median owner-occupied home in Clark County is valued at $197,900, per U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units).
How much are property taxes in Clark County?
The median Clark County homeowner pays $1,448 a year in real estate taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value ($1,463 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Clark County?
$541,287 for a one-unit home in 2026 (the national floor), per HUD; the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750, per FHFA.
What does it cost to close on a home in Clark County?
On the $197,900 median home: transfer tax $198, title insurance $1,053 for both policies, about $1,251 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Clark County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Clark County (Lexington-Fayette, KY MSA) is $102,100. A family of four counts as low income below $81,700 under HUD's 80% tier (adjusted for local housing costs, so it can sit above 80% of the median), which is the line many first-time buyer assistance programs use.
Nearby Kentucky counties
- Carter County $126,100
- Casey County $135,700
- Christian County $149,200
- Clay County $87,300
- Clinton County $114,000
- Crittenden County $115,700
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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