Kentucky Housing

The housing market in Kentucky State is performing well compared to the national average. The median value of a home in Kentucky is $194,300, while the US house median value is $338,100. In addition, the US one-year house appreciation rate was 8.27%, and the one-year appreciation rate for houses in Kentucky was 10.20%. This shows that investing in property in Kentucky can be an attractive option due to its potential for substantial returns. The strong performance of the housing market in this region makes it an appealing place to invest or live.

The median home cost in Kentucky is $194,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 72.3%. Home Appreciation in Kentucky is up 14.7%.

Average Age of Homes

- The median age of Kentucky real estate is 38 years old

The Rental Market in Kentucky

- Renters make up 28.4% of the Kentucky population
- 1.7% of houses and apartments in Kentucky, 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

Housing	Kentucky, Kentucky	United States
	1,988,420.0	139,647,020.0
	41	42
	$194,300	$338,100
	14.7%	16.6%
	49.0%	57.0%
	72.3%	101.1%
	$8.51	$10.98
	$1,320	$2,690
	59.6%	57.4%
	12.1%	11.2%
	28.3%	31.4%
Vacant Housing
	1.7%	1.9%
	0.4%	0.4%
	0.8%	0.7%
	0.5%	0.4%
	1.9%	3.6%
	6.8%	4.1%
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
	4.4%	2.6%
	4.3%	2.4%
	5.3%	2.8%
	7.0%	3.9%
	7.9%	4.5%
	19.0%	11.3%
	17.5%	13.0%
	18.3%	20.1%
	8.5%	13.6%
	3.3%	8.3%
	2.9%	9.7%
	0.9%	3.9%
	0.4%	2.2%
	0.1%	0.8%
	0.2%	1.1%
Housing Units by Year Structure Built
	0.2%	0.2%
	14.2%	13.6%
	14.2%	13.6%
	16.7%	13.6%
	12.4%	13.2%
	16.1%	14.8%
	16.7%	13.6%
	9.0%	10.0%
	4.3%	4.7%
	9.5%	12.2%

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Faith · Glasgow, KY

Thoughts on KY from a KY born and raised resident.

Over 4 years ago

So, I've lived in KY my whole life, born in Bowling Green, and raised just outside of Glasgow. I graduated from Barren County High School in 2017, and currently attend More

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Daniel · Holland, MI

Awesome ??????

Over 5 years ago

Never lived there but I hear Kentucky is a great State to grow smoke(maryjiwanna More

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Anne · Hickman, KY

Thinking of Kentucky? Think again!

Over 8 years ago

Spot on Stephanie! I bought a beautiful historic home overlooking the Mississippi River thought it would be wonderful. Although the people seemed very friendly at More