Real Estate Investing in Warren County, Kentucky

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 144,627

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (66/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
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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  • Elevated vacancy: 8.1% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $312,533
Avg Monthly Rent $1,176
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Warren County Real Estate

Across Warren County's 8 ZIPs, the picture is modest β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Warren is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. plainly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

A 144,627 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Warren a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$312,533
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,176
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (KY)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Bowling Green, KY metro

4/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
69%
Days Pending
2/2
98 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Warren County

6 Colleges 22,274 Students 4,077 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Western Kentucky University
4-Year Public Β· 16,759 students
πŸ“ ~636 students rent off-campus
C+
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
2-Year Public Β· 5,084 students
πŸ“ ~3,441 students rent off-campus
C+
Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology
Vocational For-Profit Β· 65 students
C
Regina Webb Academy
Vocational For-Profit Β· 15 students
C
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green
Vocational For-Profit Β· 285 students
D
Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Green
Vocational For-Profit Β· 66 students

Investor Insight: With 4,077 students living off-campus, Warren County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Warren County

ZIP Codes in Warren County, KY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Warren County

What are vacancy rates like in, KY?

, KY carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect steady absorption at market rents of $1,176/mo.

What do rentals go for in, KY?

, KY rentals go for roughly $1,176/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $313K acquisition costs.

Is, KY good for landlords?

, KY operates under KY law, which is tenant-protective overall for landlords. Expect predictable treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

How does, KY compare to the KY average?

, KY comes in broadly in line with on the KY comparison. Specific drivers include $313K prices and $1,176/mo rents.

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