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Housing Affordability in Estill 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
- 26.2%
- Kentucky 26.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 43.8%
- Kentucky 45.4%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 20.5%
- Kentucky 18.1%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,080/mo
- Kentucky $1,433/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more60043.8%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more85320.5%
- Renters paying 50% or more28720.9%
- Median rent as a share of income: 25.0%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.1%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $404/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.6
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estill County, KY | 26.2% | 43.8% | 20.5% | 25.0% |
| Kentucky | 26.1% | 45.4% | 18.1% | 28.1% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Estill County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine | 28.2% | 35.6% | 19.5% | 23.7% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Estill County, KY?
- In Estill County, KY, 26.2% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Estill County compare with Kentucky?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Estill County is 26.2%, compared with 26.1% for Kentucky as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates