Real Estate Investing in Maceo, Kentucky

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,514 • Daviess County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (61/100)

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.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 13.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.7% 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 $194,452
Avg Monthly Rent $918
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Maceo Real Estate

Maceo 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.

The investment case for Maceo is difficult to make on screen data alone. a harder case for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Rents in Maceo 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 Maceo 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
$194,452
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 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 Maceo, KY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maceo, KY

Are there empty rentals in Maceo, KY?

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

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Maceo, KY?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Maceo, KY reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Is Maceo, KY a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Our data puts Maceo, KY at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $194K and rents around $918/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How expensive is real estate in Maceo, KY?

Median home price in Maceo, KY is near $194K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been steady and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Maceo, KY?

For Maceo, KY, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

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