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Boston, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Nelson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
154
Population
79/sq mi density
$60,486
Median Income
$30,055 per capita
$180,400
Home Value
$236,866 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
212
Violent Crime/100K
1,699 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,486 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$180,400
36% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
75.3%
15% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
121
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$180,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$236,866
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
75.3%
Owner-Occupied
24.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$719/mo
1 Bedroom
$794/mo
2 Bedroom
$984/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,277/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,442/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
75.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $180,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $236,866 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $719 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $794 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $984 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,277 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 75.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 121 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 26.2% |