Warren County, Kentucky Housing Market
In Warren County, Kentucky, the median home value is $258,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,002. This places Warren County at #850 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #9 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: $1,097
- Establishments: 5,394
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 691
- Multi-family: 762
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 51,400 (avg $76,227)
- Outflow: 47,942 (avg $77,811)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Warren County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42103 | 237.6 | +1.59% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Warren County | Kentucky Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $258,000 | $160,835 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,002 | $793 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 55.6% | 73.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.5 | 16.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Warren County is 60.4% above the Kentucky state average and 13.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,002/month is 26.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Warren County has an owner-occupancy rate of 55.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa County | Wisconsin | $257,900 | $963 |
| Phillips County | Colorado | $258,200 | $999 |
| Dinwiddie County | Virginia | $257,800 | $1,224 |
| Wakulla County | Florida | $258,300 | $1,108 |
| Waldo County | Maine | $257,700 | $1,021 |
Other Counties in Kentucky
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County | $252,000 | $1,145 | 71.1% |
| Jefferson County | $248,400 | $1,149 | 62.1% |
| Jessamine County | $268,100 | $1,124 | 66.7% |
| Bullitt County | $247,200 | $987 | 84.9% |
| Kenton County | $244,400 | $1,069 | 70.7% |
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).