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Jamestown, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Russell County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,021
Population
551/sq mi density
$25,602
Median Income
$18,266 per capita
$119,200
Home Value
$164,285 Zillow
$538
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$25,602 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$119,200 home value, $538/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$119,200
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$538/mo
54% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
43.1%
34% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
984
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$119,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$164,285
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
43.1%
Owner-Occupied
56.9%
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:
$538/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
43.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $119,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $164,285 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $538 |
| 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 | 43.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 56.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 43.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 984 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 35.3% |