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Housing Affordability in Boyle County, KY

Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Households paying 30%+ for housing
27.0%
Kentucky 26.1%
Renters paying 30%+
48.7%
Kentucky 45.4%
Homeowners paying 30%+
17.4%
Kentucky 18.1%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,346/mo
Kentucky $1,433/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more1,76548.7%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more1,40717.4%
  • Renters paying 50% or more1,10630.5%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 29.3%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.5%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $504/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 3.4

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Boyle County, KY27.0%48.7%17.4%29.3%
Kentucky26.1%45.4%18.1%28.1%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Cities and towns in Boyle County

Places with 1,000 or more people

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CityHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Danville29.6%48.7%15.1%29.4%
Junction City41.8%56.5%37.6%36.8%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Boyle County, KY?
In Boyle County, KY, 27.0% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Boyle County compare with Kentucky?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Boyle County is 27.0%, compared with 26.1% for Kentucky as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates