Kentucky
Investing in Kentucky
If you're looking for a place to invest in rental properties, you'll want to check out Kentucky. The state has a low cost of living, steady job growth, and a diverse economy in agriculture, manufacturing, and aerospace.
The Nophin team crunched the numbers and found the five best places to invest in Kentucky rental properties.
Statewide vacancy rates
Louisville, KY
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and home to events like the Kentucky Derby and three Fortune 500 companies including Yum! Brands (Taco Bell, KFC), Kindred Healthcare, and Humana.
- Population: 246,161
- Median household income: $54,929
- Median 1-bedroom monthly rent: $1,075
- Median listing home price: $239,900
Lexington, KY
Lexington is considered the "horse capital of the world" with dozens of horse farms and training centers for thoroughbreds.
- Population: 322,570
- Median household income: $58,954
- Median 1-bedroom monthly rent: $775
- Median listing home price: $340,000
Bowling Green, KY
Bowling Green is a college town home to the Western Kentucky University and the Corvette.
- Population: 72,294
- Median household income: $42,044
- Median 1-bedroom monthly rent: $825
- Median listing home price: $279,900
Covington, KY
Sitting right across the river from Cincinnati, Covington is a historic city with a low cost of living.
- Population: 40,961
- Median household income: $46,035
- Median 1-bedroom monthly rent: $1,295
- Median listing home price: $189,900
Hopkinsville, KY
Hopkinsville is a small city in Southwestern Kentucky and is one of the largest producers of corn, tobacco, and soybeans.
- Population: 31,180
- Median household income: $39,743
- Median 1-bedroom monthly rent: $690
- Median listing home price: $195,000
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Methodology
To help us determine the five best cities in all states, the Nophin team used data from several sources including the 2020 United States Census, the Department of Housing & Urban Development, Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), the National Association of REALTORS®, Zumper, internal data, and other reputable sources. Image by Chris Watson, CC BY 2.0.