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Horse Cave, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hart County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,348
Population
745/sq mi density
$51,927
Median Income
$25,472 per capita
$93,600
Home Value
$167,142 Zillow
$646
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
42
Violent Crime/100K
500 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,927 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,600 home value, $646/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$93,600
67% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$646/mo
44% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.9%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,199
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$93,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$167,142
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.9%
Owner-Occupied
36.1%
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:
$646/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
19% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
63.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $93,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $167,142 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $646 |
| 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 | 63.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,199 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 25.2% |