Fort Knox, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hardin County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
8,715
Population
430/sq mi density
$74,224
Median Income
$30,794 per capita
$1,234
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$74,224 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$1,234/mo
6% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
0.7%
99% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,539
Median year built: 1976
Ownership vs. Renting
0.7%
Owner-Occupied
99.3%
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:
$1,234/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
36% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
0.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,414 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,234 |
| 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 | 0.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 99.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 0.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,539 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 19.9% |