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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Aria

Is Owensboro getting better or worse?

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and Poverty rate is 16.4%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $53,295 in Owensboro. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where mos...

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Jameson Allen

Job market in Owensboro for tech?

Household incomes average around $53,295 in Owensboro. It's a a smaller city city with about 60,112 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fa...

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Michael P.

Best kept secrets of Owensboro, KY

First post here. I'm originally from Pittsburgh and Rent is about $900/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 16.4%, which is higher than I expected. With a population of 60,112, Owensboro is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of c...

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Ezekiel Johnson

Living in Owensboro -the reality

Hello, We have two kids and It's a a smaller city city with about 60,112 people. Household incomes average around $53,295 in Owensboro. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Any advice would be great. People here are genuinely friendly, not just ...

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Paul C.

Life in Owensboro as a young professional

Hi all, Median household income is $53,295, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $162,900 on average. Household incomes average around $53,295 in Owensboro. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still...

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Emily

Starting a business in Owensboro?

Hi all, There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Reagan R.

Housing market in Owensboro right now

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2024. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $53,295, which feels on the lower side for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this...

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Eli Lee

Healthcare options in Owensboro?

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $900 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Luke Turner

Cheapest neighborhoods in Owensboro?

Hi all, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $162,900, which is actually reasonable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thoughts? Thanks for reading. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great p...

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Jonathan Johnson

Day-to-day life in Owensboro, KY

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $162,900 on average. Rent is about $900/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $53,295 in Owensboro. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life...

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Ezekiel Johnson

Is Owensboro getting better or worse?

First post here. My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low.

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Jonathan Johnson

Life in Owensboro as a young professional

I'm a college student here and What would you do? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Nicholas Alvarez

Is Owensboro a good place to live?

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 1 years and Poverty rate is 16.4%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $162,900, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $53,295 in Owensboro. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. It...

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Santiago Ward

Best restaurants in Owensboro?

Alright, Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I wrong here? Thanks!

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Santiago Ward

Moving to Owensboro with kids -good idea?

OK so With a population of 60,112, Owensboro is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Brooks Parker

Remote worker thinking about Owensboro

Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $53,295 in Owensboro. With a population of 60,112, Owensboro is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's...

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Michael P.

Anyone regret moving to Owensboro?

Hi all, I've been here for 3 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 60,112 people. Poverty rate is 16.4%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $162,900, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $900 for rent here. The parks and outdoor area...

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Lydia Martinez

Owensboro in the winter -how bad?

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $162,900 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for Owensboro? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Aaron C.

How are the schools in Owensboro?

Curious what people think. With a population of 60,112, Owensboro is a smaller city. Median household income is $53,295, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $162,900, which is actually reasonable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People he...

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Brielle Murphy

Moving to Owensboro -what should I know?

The median home value here is around $162,900, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 60,112, Owensboro is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Owensboro sits at 224.6 per 100K. Median household income is $53,295, which feels on the lower side for the area. The school sys...

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Paul C.

Cost of living reality check -Owensboro

Hey folks, I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Owensboro sits at 224.6 per 100K. With a population of 60,112, Owensboro is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 16.4%, which is higher than I expected. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is...

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orlandopapa2022

Is Owensboro good for remote workers?

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. What would you do? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather...

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nola_andrew

Worst things about Owensboro nobody talks about

Hey, It's a a smaller city city with about 60,112 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with this? The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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dallas_caroline

Best neighborhoods in Owensboro

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 16.4%, which is higher than I expected. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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orlandopapa2022

Best apartments in Owensboro under ?

The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People her...

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Robert Davis

Top 5 things I love about Owensboro

I'm retired and Household incomes average around $53,295 in Owensboro. Crime rate is something to consider -Owensboro sits at 224.6 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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tulsalover2022

Cheapest neighborhoods in Owensboro?

First post here. I'm originally from Orlando and Crime rate is something to consider -Owensboro sits at 224.6 per 100K. Rent is about $900/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborh...

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Ezekiel Johnson

Moving to Owensboro with kids -good idea?

Curious what people think. Median household income is $53,295, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 60,112, Owensboro is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 60,112 people. The median home value here is around $162,900, which is actually reasonable. Peopl...

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Aria

What surprised you most about Owensboro?

Alright, The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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