Average Days on the Market January 31, 2026

Average Days on the Market

Here’s what current data shows about how long homes are staying on the market in Bowling Green and the surrounding region of South Central Kentucky (as of late 2025/early 2026):

🏡 Bowling Green (City)

📊 Median / Average Days on Market

  • Recent real-estate tracking shows homes in Bowling Green typically sell after about 60 – 80 days on the market.

  • Realtor.com data puts the average around 62 – 64 days on market.

  • Some local listings data show averages closer to 70 – 83 days depending on the source and time of year.

💡 Note: Zillow’s data suggests that homes often go pending (under contract) in around 47 days before the sale formally closes.

👉 What this means: A typical home in Bowling Green currently takes roughly 2 to 2½ months from listing to contract or sale — a bit slower than the national average (≈53 days), but reasonable and in line with a balanced market.

🗺️ South Central Kentucky & Warren County

  • Broader county data (Warren County, where Bowling Green is located) shows median “days on market” figures near 70 – 77 days in late 2025 based on Realtor.com housing inventory metrics.

  • Statewide averages in Kentucky generally fall around 60 – 67 days, with variation by region and home price.

🧠 Seasonal and Market Factors

  • Homes priced well and in desirable condition can sell faster — sometimes within a few weeks — while less competitive listings may remain on the market 3 months or longer.

  • In peak selling months (like late spring/summer), average days on market tend to be shorter compared to winter months.

Summary

Area Typical Days on Market
Bowling Green (City) ~60 – 80 days on market
Warren County / South Central KY ~70 – 77 days
State of Kentucky (broader) ~60 – 67 days

In short: Homes in Bowling Green and the surrounding South Central Kentucky region are typically selling in about 2 to 2½ months, which reflects a balanced housing market — not as fast as the pandemic-era frenzy, but not unusually slow either. If you want, I can break down how this varies by neighborhood or price range.