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What Is the Average Rent in Boyd County, Kentucky?

$849/month 1.2%vs 2023 ($839)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Boyd County, Kentucky is $849/month (±$59), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $130,700 (±$9,695), and the median household income is $61,118/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Boyd County, Kentucky and Neighbouring Counties

Lawrence: $760Boyd County: $849Lawrence: $848Wayne: $915Greenup: $860Carter: $740$760$849$848$915$860$740

Housing Metrics for Boyd County, Kentucky

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$849
Median Home Value$130,700
Median Household Income$61,118
Total Housing Units19,309
Renter-Occupied Units5,760
Renter-Occupied Share30%
Households Paying 50%+ Income1,231 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$410+0.0%
1 BR$636+0.0%
2 BR$869+0.0%
3 BR$952+0.0%
4 BR$1,304+0.0%
5+ BR$1,323+0.0%

How does Boyd County, Kentucky compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Kentucky.

Higher rent than 72% of counties in Kentucky · 35th of 120

Cheapest: Martin County($450)
Priciest: Boone County($1,373)
#CountyValue
1Boone County$1,373
2Scott County$1,247
3Oldham County$1,219
… 31 more …
35Boyd County(you are here)$849
… 82 more …
118Martin County$450
119Owsley County$448
120Elliott County$432

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Boyd County, Kentucky?

The median gross rent in Boyd County, Kentucky is $849/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Boyd County, Kentucky?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Boyd County, Kentucky is $869/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$67. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Boyd County, Kentucky?

The median home value in Boyd County, Kentucky is $130,700 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Boyd County are rent-burdened?

In Boyd County, Kentucky, 1,231 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Boyd County, Kentucky?

The median household income in Boyd County, Kentucky is $61,118/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $849 has a margin of error of ±$59. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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