Tompkinsville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Monroe County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,672 Population 815/sq mi density
$37,405 Median Income $23,863 per capita
$86,100 Home Value $153,531 Zillow
$600 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$37,405 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,100 home value, $600/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$86,100
69% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$600/mo
48% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.3%
23% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,260
Median year built: 1971

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$86,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$153,531
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

50.3%
Owner-Occupied
49.7%
Renter-Occupied
50%
50%
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: $600/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
24.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
50.3%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$86,100
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$153,531

Rent

Census Median Rent$600
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-Occupied50.3%
Renter-Occupied49.7%
Homeownership Rate50.3%
Total Housing Units1,260
Median Year Built1971
Rent Burden24.2%