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Science Hill

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kentucky
$259K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
7
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$235K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
JanApr
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
JanApr
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
JanApr
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
JanApr
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.2,355
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$235K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,398 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1973
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.75%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.95%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.66%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.5%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.16.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.139
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.48

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.686
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.896 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all citys nationally.

How Science Hill compares

By median home value, Science Hill is the 2nd most expensive of 5 cities in Pulaski County, and its typical home is worth more than 48% of all homes in Pulaski County.

Home values in Science Hill

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$99K$615K
cities in Pulaski County ranked by median home value
#Pulaski CountyMedian valueHomes
1Somerset$250K17,553
2Science Hill$235K2,355
3Eubank$214K2,683
4Burnside$192K2,520
5Ferguson$182K335

About the Science Hill market

What is the median home price in Science Hill, KY?

The median sale price in Science Hill, KY is $258,750 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Science Hill, KY each year?

7 homes sold in Science Hill, KY over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Science Hill, KY?

Science Hill, KY contains 2,355 residential properties, with a median of 1,398 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1973. The median TopHap Estimate is $235K.

How does Science Hill, KY compare to the rest of Pulaski County?

By median home value, Science Hill, KY is the 2nd most expensive of 5 cities in Pulaski County. Its typical home is worth more than 48% of all homes in Pulaski County. Somerset ranks just above it and Eubank just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Science Hill, KY?

66% of homes in Science Hill, KY are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Science Hill, KY hold?

95% of mortgaged homes in Science Hill, KY are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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