Census ACS 2023 · 44 cities
Most Expensive Cities in Kentucky
Housing costs are the single largest expense for most families. In Kentucky, Francisville Cdp has the highest median home value at $374,100. Across the state's 44 major cities, home values reflect local demand, job markets, school quality, and proximity to amenities. Understanding housing costs city-by-city helps homebuyers and renters find the best value for their budget within Kentucky.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Home Value | Median Rent | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winchester city | $180,400 | $867.00 | $57,653 |
| 2 | Versailles city | $257,600 | $1,051 | $58,834 |
| 3 | St. Matthews city | $325,700 | $1,253 | $80,716 |
| 4 | Somerset city | $140,900 | $830.00 | $32,910 |
| 5 | Shively city | $139,200 | $847.00 | $46,522 |
| 6 | Shepherdsville city | $202,300 | $898.00 | $71,250 |
| 7 | Shelbyville city | $238,600 | $979.00 | $73,733 |
| 8 | Richmond city | $205,900 | $860.00 | $48,223 |
| 9 | Radcliff city | $163,300 | $965.00 | $60,976 |
| 10 | Paris city | $182,100 | $728.00 | $49,464 |
| 11 | Paducah city | $164,600 | $817.00 | $51,243 |
| 12 | Owensboro city | $162,900 | $900.00 | $53,295 |
| 13 | Nicholasville city | $210,700 | $996.00 | $67,514 |
| 14 | Newport city | $221,100 | $994.00 | $58,422 |
| 15 | Murray city | $193,300 | $835.00 | $40,348 |
| 16 | Mount Washington city | $253,700 | $919.00 | $93,852 |
| 17 | Madisonville city | $152,300 | $860.00 | $56,902 |
| 18 | Lyndon city | $273,300 | $1,196 | $65,392 |
| 19 | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | $221,500 | $1,069 | $64,731 |
| 20 | Lexington-Fayette urban county | $272,100 | $1,101 | $67,631 |
| 21 | Lawrenceburg city | $185,400 | $901.00 | $63,690 |
| 22 | La Grange city | $268,000 | $1,192 | $86,222 |
| 23 | Jeffersontown city | $236,800 | $1,253 | $78,185 |
| 24 | Independence city | $240,500 | $1,204 | $98,653 |
| 25 | Hopkinsville city | $140,200 | $869.00 | $47,428 |
| 26 | Henderson city | $151,400 | $788.00 | $47,176 |
| 27 | Glasgow city | $147,700 | $836.00 | $42,417 |
| 28 | Georgetown city | $244,200 | $1,199 | $78,373 |
| 29 | Franklin city | $170,400 | $1,034 | $55,552 |
| 30 | Frankfort city | $171,600 | $935.00 | $54,438 |
| 31 | Francisville Cdp | $374,100 | $1,246 | $146,280 |
| 32 | Fort Thomas city | $301,400 | $1,095 | $100,819 |
| 33 | Florence city | $196,200 | $1,199 | $68,508 |
| 34 | Erlanger city | $189,400 | $981.00 | $78,420 |
| 35 | Elizabethtown city | $223,200 | $876.00 | $56,250 |
| 36 | Danville city | $202,200 | $767.00 | $53,370 |
| 37 | Covington city | $167,900 | $949.00 | $58,814 |
| 38 | Campbellsville city | $162,900 | $657.00 | $49,389 |
| 39 | Burlington Cdp | $229,700 | $1,442 | $101,550 |
| 40 | Bowling Green city | $232,100 | $948.00 | $48,419 |
| 41 | Berea city | $178,000 | $806.00 | $56,484 |
| 42 | Bardstown city | $190,800 | $917.00 | $49,781 |
| 43 | Ashland city | $125,300 | $859.00 | $52,199 |
| 44 | Alexandria city | $253,400 | $1,062 | $103,750 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Francisville Cdp is the #1 ranked city in Kentucky by median home value, with a value of $374,100 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Kentucky has 44 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Kentucky.