Real Estate Investing in Fordsville, Kentucky

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,372 • Ohio County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 22.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Elevated poverty: 22.2% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.6% 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 $145,997
Avg Monthly Rent $918
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Fordsville Real Estate

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

Rents in Fordsville at $918/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

The 0% renter share in Fordsville masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Owensboro, KY

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Avg Home Value
$145,997
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Owensboro, KY metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
56%
Days Pending
1/2
53 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Owensboro, KY metro
53
Days to pending
12.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Fordsville, KY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fordsville, KY

Where do home prices stand in Fordsville, KY?

Typical homes in Fordsville, KY go for around $146K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% even-keeled price movement.

How quickly do rentals get leased in Fordsville, KY?

Fordsville, KY sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader KY rental market.

What is the investability score for Fordsville, KY?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Fordsville, KY reflects its $146K prices and $918/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within KY.

What is it like being a landlord in Fordsville, KY?

Landlord-friendliness in Fordsville, KY is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

How strong is the working-renter base in Fordsville, KY?

Fordsville, KY offers a even-keeled renter base at the $918/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

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