Henderson, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Henderson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
27,994
Population
1,656/sq mi density
$47,176
Median Income
$30,402 per capita
$151,400
Home Value
$194,356 Zillow
$788
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
229
Violent Crime/100K
2,461 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,176 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$151,400 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
229 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$151,400
46% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$788/mo
32% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.6%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
13,497
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$151,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$194,356
Median Sale Price
$182,400
Median List Price
$165,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.6%
Owner-Occupied
46.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$711/mo
1 Bedroom
$764/mo
2 Bedroom
$949/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,220/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,414/mo
Census median rent:
$788/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
36 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
18
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$131
Active Inventory
44
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
53.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $151,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $194,356 |
| Median Sale Price | $182,400 |
| Median List Price | $165,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $131 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $788 |
| FMR Studio | $711 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $764 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $949 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,220 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,414 |
Market
| Days on Market | 36 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Homes Sold | 18 |
| Active Inventory | 44 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $131 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 13,497 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |
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