Markets/Kentucky/Owensboro

Owensboro, KY Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Owensboro, Kentucky. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.

Median Home Price

$214,939

+1.5% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.5%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+1.5%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+1.5% year-over-year

Climate Risk

23/100

Very Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
1.7mo supply ยท Score +2/7

Net migration: Bottom 19% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral0.99x

In-migrants avg $47,331 AGI vs out-migrants $47,970

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Opportunity Zone Market

2 ZIP codes in Owensboro are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Owensboro Market Summary

Owensboro, KY is in a stabilization phase with 1.5% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.27x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (23/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.49% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score96/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.3x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$65,656

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+0.8%
Base Case+1.5%
Bull Case+2.3%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Owensboro, KY's primary climate exposure is wind storms (48/100). The composite climate risk score of 23/100 (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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