As of 2012, Owensboro Metro Area's population is 114,752 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.44 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Owensboro Metro Area is $104,800. Home appreciation the last year has been 4.49 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Owensboro Metro Area's cost of living is 13.90% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Owensboro Metro Area public schools spend $4,521 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 14.9 students per teacher in Owensboro Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Owensboro Metro Area is 7.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Owensboro Metro Area jobs have Increased by 0.26 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Owensboro Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |