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Housing Affordability in Owensboro, 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
30.2%
Kentucky 26.1%
Renters paying 30%+
43.6%
Kentucky 45.4%
Homeowners paying 30%+
21.0%
Kentucky 18.1%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,321/mo
Kentucky $1,433/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more4,26743.6%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more2,99121.0%
  • Renters paying 50% or more2,02620.7%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 27.1%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 21.8%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $522/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 3.2

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Owensboro, KY30.2%43.6%21.0%27.1%
Daviess County25.5%41.8%18.6%26.6%
Kentucky26.1%45.4%18.1%28.1%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Owensboro, KY?
In Owensboro, KY, 30.2% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Owensboro compare with Kentucky?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Owensboro is 30.2%, compared with 26.1% for Kentucky as a whole.

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