Here's what it costs to live in Bowling Green, Kentucky, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $948 per month, while the typical home is valued around $232,100. Households earn a median of $48,419 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$48,419
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$948
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$232,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$889
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$985
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,153
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,384
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
4.00%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
73,638
Latest estimate
Median Age
27.9 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Bowling Green?
The cost of living index for Bowling Green is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Bowling Green?
The median gross rent in Bowling Green is $948 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Bowling Green?
The median household income in Bowling Green is $48,419 per year.
What is the median home value in Bowling Green?
The median home value in Bowling Green is $232,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Bowling Green?
Air quality data for Bowling Green is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Bowling Green?
Kentucky has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a statewide sales tax of 6.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology