Real Estate Investing in Summer Shade, Kentucky

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,192 • Metcalfe County

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Should you buy in Summer Shade, 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.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 12.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Elevated poverty: 21.3% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.7% 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 $191,509
Avg Monthly Rent $783
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Summer Shade Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Kentucky: Summer Shade has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

decisively Summer Shade's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects underwhelming investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

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

Population dynamics in Summer Shade haven't been supportive. a challenging fit for combined with modest income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Glasgow, KY

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Avg Home Value
$191,509
Avg Monthly Rent
$783
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (KY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Glasgow, KY metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
3/3
79%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Glasgow, KY metro
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Days to pending
10.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Summer Shade, KY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Shade, KY

Where do home prices stand in Summer Shade, KY?

Summer Shade, KY median home values land near $192K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $783/mo-per-month rentals.

What do landlords charge for rent in Summer Shade, KY?

Expect rents around $783/mo per month in Summer Shade, KY. With home values at $192K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

What is the typical renter like in Summer Shade, KY?

Summer Shade, KY offers a steady renter base at the $783/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Summer Shade, KY?

For rental operators, Summer Shade, KY rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

Is Summer Shade, KY good for house hacking?

The house hack math a challenging in Summer Shade, KY. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $783/mo rents and $192K home values.

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