Owensboro, KY Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Owensboro, KY offers balanced conditions for buyers.

  • Prices are essentially flat (1.2% YoY) — good negotiating leverage for buyers.
  • Price-to-rent ratio: 12.9 — buying is likely more cost-effective than renting.

Median Home Value

$205,383

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+1.2%

Price change

5-Year Change

+33.5%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,327/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

312

For sale

State Avg

$228,840

Kentucky

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Owensboro, KY vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,327/mo

Rent YoY Change

+4.7%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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