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Bowling Green, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Warren County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
73,638
Population
1,754/sq mi density
$48,419
Median Income
$28,819 per capita
$232,100
Home Value
$284,533 Zillow
$948
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
292
Violent Crime/100K
4,668 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,419 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$232,100 home value, $948/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
292 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$232,100
18% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$948/mo
18% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
37.3%
43% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
31,611
Median year built: 1989
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$232,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$284,533
Median Sale Price
$292,400
Median List Price
$289,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
37.3%
Owner-Occupied
62.7%
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
Census median rent:
$948/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,257/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
156 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
37
Price Drops
16.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$155
Active Inventory
255
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1989
Average age of housing stock: 37 years
Homeownership Rate
37.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $232,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $284,533 |
| Median Sale Price | $292,400 |
| Median List Price | $289,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $155 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $948 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,257 |
| FMR Studio | $719 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $794 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $984 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,277 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,442 |
Market
| Days on Market | 156 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.9% |
| Homes Sold | 37 |
| Active Inventory | 255 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $155 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 37.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 62.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 37.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 31,611 |
| Median Year Built | 1989 |
| Rent Burden | 29.3% |