Investor-grade market analytics for Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$197,366
-1.7% year-over-year
6.4%
gross annual
Migration: Top 48% nationally
In-migrants avg $44,969 AGI vs out-migrants $48,886
Opportunity Zone Market
7 ZIP codes in Mount Sterling are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
Mount Sterling, KY is experiencing a correction with -1.7% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.58x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+7 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (10/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.41% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
Mount Sterling, KY's primary climate exposure is wind storms (33/100). The composite climate risk score of 10/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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