Real Estate Investing in Knox County, Kentucky

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10 ZIP codes • Population: 22,129

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 18.5% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 17.0% in the last year.
  • Elevated poverty: 32.0% poverty rate β€” can affect rent collection.
  • Lower household income: $39,729 median β€” tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $120,635
Avg Monthly Rent $795
ZIP Codes 10

Investing in Knox County Real Estate

Across Knox County's 10 ZIPs, the picture is soft β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Across Knox's 10 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs sluggish: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Knox County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$120,635
Avg Monthly Rent
$795
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (KY)
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πŸ“‰ 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Knox County

2 Colleges 1,288 Students
C
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
4-Year Private Β· 159 students
C
Union College
4-Year Private Β· 1,129 students

Cities in Knox County

ZIP Codes in Knox County, KY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knox County

How strict are landlord regulations in, KY?

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

What is the typical rental rate in, KY?

Expect rents around $795/mo per month in, KY. With home values at $121K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

What is the renter demographic in, KY?

Tenant demand in, KY is solid. The local workforce $795/mo rents across most rental classes.

Is investability higher in, KY than across KY?

, KY sits broadly in line with the KY average on most investor metrics. Home values of $121K and rents of $795/mo set the benchmark here.

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