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What Is the Average Rent in Carter County, Kentucky?

$740/month 5.6%vs 2023 ($701)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Carter County, Kentucky is $740/month (±$65), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $132,800 (±$16,490), and the median household income is $51,235/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Carter County, Kentucky and Neighbouring Counties

Lawrence: $760Lewis: $751Boyd: $849Rowan: $825Greenup: $860Carter County: $740Elliott: $432$760$751$849$825$860$740$432

Housing Metrics for Carter County, Kentucky

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$740
Median Home Value$132,800
Median Household Income$51,235
Total Housing Units10,794
Renter-Occupied Units2,155
Renter-Occupied Share20%
Households Paying 50%+ Income430 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
1 BR$607+0.0%
2 BR$720+0.0%
3 BR$849+0.0%

How does Carter County, Kentucky compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Kentucky.

Higher rent than 41% of counties in Kentucky · 72th of 120

Cheapest: Martin County($450)
Priciest: Boone County($1,373)
#CountyValue
1Boone County$1,373
2Scott County$1,247
3Oldham County$1,219
… 68 more …
72Carter County(you are here)$740
… 45 more …
118Martin County$450
119Owsley County$448
120Elliott County$432

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Carter County, Kentucky?

The median gross rent in Carter County, Kentucky is $740/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 Carter County, Kentucky?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Carter County, Kentucky is $720/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$167. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

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

The median home value in Carter County, Kentucky is $132,800 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

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

In Carter County, Kentucky, 430 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 Carter County, Kentucky?

The median household income in Carter County, Kentucky is $51,235/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 $740 has a margin of error of ±$65. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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