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Central City, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Muhlenberg County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,736
Population
1,082/sq mi density
$49,025
Median Income
$29,339 per capita
$140,700
Home Value
$120,309 Zillow
$755
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
157
Violent Crime/100K
1,537 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,025 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,700 home value, $755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$140,700
50% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$755/mo
35% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.1%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,119
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$140,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$120,309
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.1%
Owner-Occupied
33.9%
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:
$755/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
23% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
66.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $140,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,309 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $755 |
| 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 | 66.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,119 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |