Real Estate Investing in Augusta, Kentucky

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,498 • Bracken County

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Should you buy in Augusta, KY? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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  • High vacancy: 17.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $195,529
Avg Monthly Rent $882
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Augusta Real Estate

Augusta in Kentucky is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Across Augusta's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run muted: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rent trends and price trends in Augusta are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Kentucky.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Augusta — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$195,529
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Augusta, KY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Augusta, KY

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Augusta, KY?

KY ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Augusta generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What kind of market is Augusta, KY for investors?

Our data puts Augusta, KY at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $196K and rents around $882/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Augusta, KY?

The renter base in Augusta, KY is reasonable for the $882/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields consistent tenants.

What is the average monthly rent in Augusta, KY?

Expect rents around $882/mo per month in Augusta, KY. With home values at $196K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

What are home prices like in Augusta, KY?

The median home value in Augusta, KY is roughly $196K. That puts it reasonable relative to the KY statewide average.

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