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Dawson Springs, KY Housing Market
The typical home in Dawson Springs, KY is worth $118,383, fell 12.1% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $149,000, +129.2% year over year (through May 2026). With 1.3 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 66 days, Dawson Springs is a seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $118,383 home is about $632/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Dawson Springs, KY
Typical home value
$118,383
-12.1% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$149,000
+129.2% year over year
Redfin, through April 2026
Days on market
66
Slow-moving
Redfin, through April 2026
Active listings
5
1.3 months of supply
Redfin, through April 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$31,607
Home costs 3.7x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through April 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Dawson Springs a buyer's or seller's market?
Dawson Springs, KY is a seller's market, based on 1.3 months of supply and homes selling in about 66 days. Under 2 months of supply is a severe shortage: expect competition on almost anything priced correctly, and little room to negotiate below asking.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Dawson Springs housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Dawson Springs, KY. Redfin, through April 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $149,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | +129.2% |
| Median price per sq ft | $100/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 66 days |
| Active inventory | 5 listings |
| Months of supply | 1.3 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 100.0% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 4 |
| Listings with a price cut | 40.0% |
| Market condition | Seller's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Dawson Springs is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Dawson Springs is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Dawson Springs home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Dawson Springs, KY rose 52.8%, from $97,500 to $149,000. The live Zillow value series has fell 12.1% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 40.0% of Dawson Springs listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 1.3 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 100.0%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through April 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Dawson Springs?
Priced off the typical home value of $118,383 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $23,677 | $94,706 | $632/mo |
| 5% | $5,919 | $112,463 | $750/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $632, that implies roughly $27,085 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Dawson Springs earns $31,607, about $4,522 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 3.7x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dawson Springs?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Dawson Springs, KY, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Dawson Springs?
Active listings in Dawson Springs, KY went from 8 in March 2025 to 5 in April 2026, a -37.5% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | 5 | not published |
| May 2025 | 4 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 6 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 5 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 5 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 7 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 8 | 1 |
| February 2026 | 8 | 2 |
| March 2026 | 6 | 2 |
| April 2026 | 5 | not published |
Redfin, through April 2026
How does Dawson Springs compare to Kentucky and the U.S.?
Dawson Springs homes sell for $149,000 — 48% below the Kentucky median of $284,400. Against the national median of $410,700, Dawson Springs runs 64% lower. Year-over-year, Dawson Springs moved +129.2% against Kentucky's +2.3% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Springs, KY | $149,000 | +129.2% | 66 days |
| Kentucky statewide | $284,400 | +2.3% | 45 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through April 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Dawson Springs
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 1.3. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 40.0%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $118 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $118,383 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Dawson Springs listing goes under contract in 66 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 100.0% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- Your equity moved -12.1% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Dawson Springs varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Dawson Springs
There are currently 5 homes listed for sale in Dawson Springs, Kentucky.
Active listings
5
Homes on market
Avg. days on market
66
Days until sale
How much do homes cost in Dawson Springs by property type?
How the Dawson Springs, KY market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through April 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $149,000 | $100/sq ft | 4 | 66 days |
Who lives in Dawson Springs?
American Community Survey estimates for Dawson Springs. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
1,973
Households
829
Median income
$31,607/yr
Median age
44.3 years
Owner-occupied
59.3%
Median home value
$73,500
Median gross rent
$546/mo
Mean commute
21.5 min
59.3% of occupied homes in Dawson Springs are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $73,500 against Zillow's $118,383 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Dawson Springs?
2 schools tracked · 313 students
The largest public schools serving Dawson Springs, KY by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Dawson Springs Elementary
Grades PK-5 · 313 students
DSISD Virtual Academy
Grades PK-12
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Dawson Springs, KY?
Ordered by distance from Dawson Springs, not by size. Compare Dawson Springs side by side with any of them.
Dawson Springs housing market FAQ
Is Dawson Springs a buyer's or seller's market?
Dawson Springs, KY is currently a seller's market. That read comes from 1.3 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 66 days, and sellers getting 100.0% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Dawson Springs?
The typical home in Dawson Springs, KY is worth $118,383 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $149,000, about $100 per square foot.
Is Dawson Springs cheaper than the rest of Kentucky?
Dawson Springs's median sale price of $149,000 is 48% lower than the Kentucky statewide median of $284,400, and 64% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Dawson Springs?
Homes in Dawson Springs, KY spent a median of 66 days on market before going under contract, versus 45 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Dawson Springs?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $118,383 home is about $632 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $27,085 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $31,607.
Are home prices rising in Dawson Springs?
The typical home value in Dawson Springs, KY fell 12.1% over the last 12 months, from $134,639 to $118,383 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Dawson Springs?
Dawson Springs ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Dawson Springs?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Dawson Springs, KY is a seller's market with 1.3 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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