Owenton, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Owen County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,600
Population
842/sq mi density
$52,121
Median Income
$23,191 per capita
$124,300
Home Value
$155,761 Zillow
$664
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
60
Violent Crime/100K
120 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,121 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,300 home value, $664/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$124,300
56% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$664/mo
43% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.6%
15% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
746
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$124,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$155,761
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.6%
Owner-Occupied
44.4%
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:
$664/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
55.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $124,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $155,761 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $664 |
| 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 | 55.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 746 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 24.8% |