Land and home values in Whitley County, Kentucky
Whitley County (small town, Corbin, KY) covers 438 square miles and 12 census tracts. Residential land is about $1.99 per sq ft at the county median, from $0.83 in its most rural tracts to $3.09 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $152,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $865 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $1.99 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $86,859 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $21,715 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $3,680 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $152,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $77,700 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $255,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $157 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $690 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $865 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,040 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $1,260 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 6.8% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small town | 2 | $2.20 | $199,000 | $890 |
| Rural | 10 | $1.85 | $152,000 | $855 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin | Town | $2.19 | $182,000 |
| Williamsburg | Town | $2.14 | $124,000 |
| Emlyn | Community | $2.07 | $145,000 |
| Rockholds | Community | $1.96 | $134,000 |
| Pleasant View | Community | $1.94 | $117,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Whitley County, KY?
Residential land in Whitley County, KY is about $1.99 per square foot, or $86,859 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $21,715. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Whitley County, KY?
The typical (median) home in Whitley County, KY is worth about $152,000, with entry-level homes around $77,700 and upper-end homes around $255,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Whitley County, KY?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $865 a month in Whitley County, KY, a 1-bedroom about $690 and a 3-bedroom about $1,040 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Whitley County, KY?
Farmland averages about $3,680 an acre in Whitley County, KY (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.