Casey County, Kentucky Housing Market
In Casey County, Kentucky, the median home value is $136,300, with a median monthly rent of $670. This places Casey County at #2418 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #70 within Kentucky.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $945
- Establishments: 345
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 2
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,328 (avg $47,303)
- Outflow: 4,978 (avg $47,000)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Casey County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40484 | 258.0 | +7.15% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Casey County | Kentucky Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $136,300 | $160,835 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $670 | $793 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.7% | 73.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.0 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Casey County is 15.3% below the Kentucky state average and 40.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $670/month is 15.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.0, the buy-vs-rent decision in Casey County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Casey County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.7%, compared to 73.4% in Kentucky and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | Tennessee | $136,400 | $557 |
| Jasper County | Texas | $136,400 | $848 |
| Escambia County | Alabama | $136,500 | $766 |
| Des Moines County | Iowa | $136,500 | $904 |
| Seward County | Kansas | $136,500 | $905 |
Other Counties in Kentucky
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | $135,700 | $727 | 69.1% |
| Fleming County | $134,700 | $715 | 74.8% |
| Greenup County | $134,000 | $860 | 80.3% |
| Carter County | $132,800 | $740 | 80.0% |
| Whitley County | $131,800 | $798 | 66.8% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).