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Cost of Living in Daviess County, KY

Population 103,648 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$918
Median home value$199,900
Median household income$68,214

The median rent in Daviess County, KY is $918/month, 5% lower than the Kentucky median and 35% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $199,900, 40% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $68,214 a year, 7% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $36,720/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,011/mo

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Daviess County vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.

Daviess CountyKentuckyU.S.
Median rent$918$967$1,413
Median home value$199,900$205,600$332,700
Median household income$68,214$63,726$80,734
Homeownership rate68.1%68.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher26.2%27.6%35.7%
Poverty rate14.7%16.1%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.5%4.9%5.2%
Work from home6.1%10.2%15.1%
Median age38.639.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Daviess County, KY?

The median gross rent in Daviess County, KY is $918 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Daviess County, KY?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $36,720 a year in gross income.

Is Daviess County, KY expensive to live in?

Rent there is 35% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.9 times the median household income.

Other counties in Kentucky

Jefferson County, KYRent $1,149 · Income $69,866Fayette County, KYRent $1,164 · Income $69,479Kenton County, KYRent $1,069 · Income $80,548Warren County, KYRent $1,002 · Income $65,794Boone County, KYRent $1,373 · Income $99,414Hardin County, KYRent $971 · Income $67,647

Counties with a similar cost of living

Stark County, OHRent $909 · Income $67,934Todd County, MNRent $908 · Income $67,662Susquehanna County, PARent $933 · Income $68,487Crawford County, GARent $914 · Income $67,116Bosque County, TXRent $928 · Income $68,914Dickinson County, KSRent $901 · Income $68,417

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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