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Princeton, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Caldwell County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
6,242
Population
694/sq mi density
$51,875
Median Income
$28,497 per capita
$89,700
Home Value
$145,424 Zillow
$719
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
147
Violent Crime/100K
2,703 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,700 home value, $719/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$89,700
68% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$719/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.9%
13% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,996
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$89,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$145,424
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.9%
Owner-Occupied
43.1%
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:
$719/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
56.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $89,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $145,424 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $719 |
| 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 | 56.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,996 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 30.2% |