Real Estate Investing in Bimble, Kentucky

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 5,448 • Knox County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (65/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 23.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 19.9% in the last year.
  • Elevated poverty: 35.4% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.7% 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 $118,935
Avg Monthly Rent $783
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in Bimble Real Estate

Bimble, KY covers 6 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are underwhelming — this is not a market to enter casually.

Bimble is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. plainly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Market conditions in Bimble are muted. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

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

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Best ZIP codes in London, KY

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Avg Home Value
$118,935
Avg Monthly Rent
$783
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on London, KY metro

4/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
73%
Days Pending
2/2
82 days

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❄️ Cool Market — London, KY metro
82
Days to pending
10.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Bimble, KY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bimble, KY

What is the rental occupancy rate in Bimble, KY?

Expect elevated vacancy in Bimble, KY. Rents at $783/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

Is the tenant base reliable in Bimble, KY?

Tenant quality in Bimble, KY ranks as solid. Landlords generally report stable occupancy at market rents of $783/mo.

What investment strategy works best in Bimble, KY?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Bimble, KY best. The market produces stable results for that approach at the $119K price point.

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

The landlord environment in Bimble, KY is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

What is the typical home price in Bimble, KY?

Median home price in Bimble, KY is near $119K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been even-keeled and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

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