Is Hopkinsville a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Hopkinsville is currently a buyer's market with 5 months of supply. 13.6% of homes sell above asking price, and 17.6% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Hopkinsville is 27/100 (Emerging), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Hopkinsville?

The median home price in Hopkinsville is $178,725, down 14.9% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $122. Homes sell in a median of 50 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 94.9%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Hopkinsville, Kentucky?

On a $178,725 home in Hopkinsville, a traditional listing agent charges around $5,362 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $14,298 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save $4,363, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save $1,863 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Hopkinsville agent?

A traditional Hopkinsville listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $5,362 on a $178,725 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you $4,363–$1,863 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Hopkinsville?

The median home in Hopkinsville currently spends 50 days on the market before going under contract. 17.6% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 94.9% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are seeing some negotiation. Only 24.3% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Kentucky?

No. Kentucky does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $178,725 home, that could save you up to $1,863.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Kentucky. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $5,362 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Hopkinsville, Kentucky?

The median home in Hopkinsville sells for $178,725 with prices down 14.9% year-over-year. The average seller pays $5,362 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you $1,863.

Hopkinsville Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

27out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Emerging

27/100

A buyer-friendly market — Ridley's flat fee helps you keep more equity.

What this means for sellers

Hopkinsville is currently a buyer's market, and sellers should plan accordingly. Expect longer days on market and more price negotiation. The best strategy is to price competitively from day one, invest in presentation, and be open to concessions. Sellers who are patient and realistic about pricing can still close — and Ridley's flat fee means more of the sale price stays in your pocket.

Inventory TightnessFavors buyers

5 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Kentucky average is 4.1.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 14.9% year-over-year — vs. +0.7% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors buyers

Homes selling at 94.9% of asking — buyers are negotiating 5.1% below list. Kentucky average is 96.8%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

13.6% of homes selling above list price — 6% above the Kentucky average of 12.8%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

50 median days on market — 10 days faster than the Kentucky average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

17.6% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 30.9% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors buyers

24.3% of listings have dropped their price. Kentucky average is 28.1%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$178,725

-14.9%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$122

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

94.9%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

Buyer’s market

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

13.6%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

24.3%

Pricing matters

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

17.6%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$235,000 → $178,725

▼23.9%

$240K$220K$200K$180K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Hopkinsville?

The average Hopkinsville homeowner saves $1,863 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $178,725 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save 1.0% of your home value

Your Hopkinsville home value

$178,725

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$5,362

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Hopkinsville?

The total cost to sell a house in Hopkinsville in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $5,362 with a traditional 3% commission on a $178,725 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$5,362	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$5,0042.8% avg	$3,575~2% avg	$3,575~2% avg	$5,0042.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$2,681	$2,681	$2,681	$2,681
Total cost	$13,047	$9,755	$7,255	$7,685
Net proceeds	$165,678	$168,970	$171,470	$171,040
You save	—	$1,863	$4,363	$5,362No support