McDowell, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Floyd County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
549
Population
221/sq mi density
$35,576
Median Income
$16,490 per capita
$73,600
Home Value
$65,763 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$35,576 median income, 28.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,600 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$73,600
74% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
82.5%
26% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
264
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$73,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$65,763
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
82.5%
Owner-Occupied
17.5%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
82.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $73,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $65,763 |
Rent
| 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 | 82.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 264 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 29.1% |