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Harlan, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Harlan County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,304
Population
1,694/sq mi density
$30,365
Median Income
$22,100 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$100,100 Zillow
$516
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
398
Violent Crime/100K
3,119 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$30,365 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $516/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
398 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$112,500
60% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$516/mo
56% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
42.6%
35% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,058
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$112,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$100,100
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
42.6%
Owner-Occupied
57.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$694/mo
1 Bedroom
$699/mo
2 Bedroom
$866/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,142/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,147/mo
Census median rent:
$516/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
42.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $112,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $100,100 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $516 |
| FMR Studio | $694 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $699 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $866 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,142 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,147 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 42.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 57.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,058 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |