Owensboro, KY Housing


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Housing in Owensboro, KY is very desirable and has proven to be a great asset for many homeowners. The median value of housing in the city is $183,200, which is significantly lower than the national median value of $338,100. Despite this difference in price, the rate of appreciation for housing in Owensboro has been consistently higher than the national average at 8.84%, compared to 8.27%, respectively. This trend indicates that housing in Owensboro continues to provide a solid return on investment for those looking to purchase property in the area.

The median home cost in Owensboro is $183,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 73.0%. Home Appreciation in Owensboro is up 14.2%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Owensboro real estate is 47 years old
The Rental Market in Owensboro
- Renters make up 38.1% of the Owensboro population
- 2.5% of houses and apartments in Owensboro, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingOwensboro, KentuckyUnited States
  27,178.0139,647,020.0
  5042
  $183,200$338,100
  14.2%16.6%
  44.5%57.0%
  73.0%101.1%
  $10.28$10.98
  $1,353$2,690
  52.0%57.4%
  7.7%11.2%
  40.3%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  2.5%1.9%
  0.6%0.4%
  0.9%0.7%
  0.3%0.4%
  0.6%3.6%
  2.7%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  1.2%2.6%
  1.8%2.4%
  3.5%2.8%
  12.2%3.9%
  13.3%4.5%
  27.9%11.3%
  17.1%13.0%
  14.9%20.1%
  4.9%13.6%
  1.1%8.3%
  1.5%9.7%
  0.2%3.9%
  0.1%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.1%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.4%0.2%
  8.5%13.6%
  8.5%13.6%
  11.2%13.6%
  9.1%13.2%
  18.2%14.8%
  11.2%13.6%
  16.7%10.0%
  5.5%4.7%
  9.8%12.2%
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Over 5 years ago

Don’t let the small town feel fool ya... Poverty level is 20.4%, that is higher than the national average of 13.4. Cost of electricity is highest in the state per  More

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Over 5 years ago

I live outside of owensboro,coming from a large city to here...Love the peace and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Mark Calitri said that Owensboro is experiencing a true revitalization. Bluegrass, bourbon, barbecue is the brand message or better known as a brand promise and that  More

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