Real Estate Investing in Hopkins County, Kentucky

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10 ZIP codes • Population: 46,033

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

Solid choice β€” values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.2 / 5 (55/100)

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: 13.3% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.2/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $141,213
Avg Monthly Rent $905
ZIP Codes 10

Investing in Hopkins County Real Estate

Hopkins County is one of those Kentucky regions where numbers warn before they reward. 9 cities, 46,033 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

A 3.2 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Hopkins County sits firmly in that category.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Hopkins β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$141,213
Avg Monthly Rent
$905
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (KY)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Madisonville, KY metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
3/3
80%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Hopkins County

1 College 3,535 Students 2,188 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Madisonville Community College
2-Year Public Β· 3,535 students
πŸ“ ~2,188 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 2,188 students living off-campus, Hopkins County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Hopkins County

ZIP Codes in Hopkins County, KY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hopkins County

How expensive is real estate in, KY?

Homes in, KY typically sell near $141K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which stable long-term demand.

What is the tenant pool like in, KY?

, KY draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $905/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Are landlord laws favorable in, KY?

, KY falls under KY landlord-tenant law, which is tenant-protective. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

How quickly do rentals get leased in, KY?

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

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