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Housing Affordability in Knott 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
- 20.1%
- Kentucky 26.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 49.3%
- Kentucky 45.4%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 13.4%
- Kentucky 18.1%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,118/mo
- Kentucky $1,433/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more44749.3%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more53513.4%
- Renters paying 50% or more27630.5%
- Median rent as a share of income: 28.5%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.0%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $309/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 1.8
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knott County, KY | 20.1% | 49.3% | 13.4% | 28.5% |
| Kentucky | 26.1% | 45.4% | 18.1% | 28.1% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Knott County, KY?
- In Knott County, KY, 20.1% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Knott County compare with Kentucky?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Knott County is 20.1%, compared with 26.1% for Kentucky as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates