Island, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · McLean County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
616 Population 1,812/sq mi density
$48,875 Median Income $26,136 per capita
$72,100 Home Value $140,943 Zillow
$916 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,875 median income, 14.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,100 home value, $916/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$72,100
74% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$916/mo
21% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.8%
24% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
270
Median year built: 1980

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$72,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$140,943
Redfin Median Sale
$78,000
Median Sale Price
$78,000
Median List Price
$79,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

80.8%
Owner-Occupied
19.2%
Renter-Occupied
81%
19%
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: $916/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$78,000
Median Days on Market
1 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$93
Active Inventory
1
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
19.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
39% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
80.8%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$72,100
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$140,943
Redfin Median Sale$78,000
Median Sale Price$78,000
Median List Price$79,900
Price Per Sq Ft$93

Rent

Census Median Rent$916
FMR Studio$719
FMR 1-Bedroom$794
FMR 2-Bedroom$984
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,277
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,442

Market

Days on Market1
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Homes Sold1
Active Inventory1
Price Per Sq Ft$93

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied80.8%
Renter-Occupied19.2%
Homeownership Rate80.8%
Total Housing Units270
Median Year Built1980
Rent Burden19.0%