Knott County, Kentucky Housing Market
In Knott County, Kentucky, the median home value is $77,000, with a median monthly rent of $756. This places Knott County at #3099 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #115 within Kentucky.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $814
- Establishments: 264
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,197 (avg $53,872)
- Outflow: 4,075 (avg $54,226)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Knott County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41701 | 182.3 | -0.02% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Knott County | Kentucky Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $77,000 | $160,835 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $756 | $793 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.7% | 73.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 8.5 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Knott County is 52.1% below the Kentucky state average and 66.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $756/month is 4.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 8.5, buying a home in Knott County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Knott County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.7%, compared to 73.4% in Kentucky and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appling County | Georgia | $76,700 | $739 |
| St. Helena Parish | Louisiana | $77,300 | $870 |
| Knox County | Texas | $77,300 | $521 |
| Allendale County | South Carolina | $76,200 | $662 |
| Garza County | Texas | $77,800 | $838 |
Other Counties in Kentucky
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfe County | $75,800 | $501 | 73.6% |
| Fulton County | $79,100 | $570 | 61.8% |
| Owsley County | $80,100 | $448 | 70.1% |
| Harlan County | $73,700 | $678 | 71.6% |
| Breathitt County | $70,300 | $548 | 76.6% |
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).