Grant County, Kentucky Housing Market
In Grant County, Kentucky, the median home value is $209,500, with a median monthly rent of $862. This places Grant County at #1307 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #22 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: $948
- Establishments: 603
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 110
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,588 (avg $71,958)
- Outflow: 9,065 (avg $73,085)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Grant County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41035 | 210.3 | -5.24% | 2025 |
| 2 | 41097 | 237.3 | +1.90% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Grant County | Kentucky Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $209,500 | $160,835 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $862 | $793 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.1% | 73.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.3 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Grant County is 30.3% above the Kentucky state average and 8.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $862/month is 8.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.3, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Grant County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poweshiek County | Iowa | $209,300 | $883 |
| San Jacinto County | Texas | $209,300 | $1,060 |
| Colorado County | Texas | $209,800 | $926 |
| Jo Daviess County | Illinois | $209,900 | $825 |
| Boyle County | Kentucky | $209,900 | $778 |
Other Counties in Kentucky
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyle County | $209,900 | $778 | 68.0% |
| Meade County | $207,900 | $1,026 | 74.1% |
| Trigg County | $207,700 | $803 | 76.9% |
| Clark County | $205,800 | $938 | 70.7% |
| Garrard County | $204,900 | $794 | 79.9% |
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).