Here's what it costs to live in Bowling Green, Kentucky, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $998 per month, while the typical home is valued around $241,900. Households earn a median of $48,873 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$48,873
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$998
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$241,900
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
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
75,388
Latest estimate
Median Age
28.7 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
32
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,107
Per month
Avg Home Value
$318,900
Census ACS
January Avg
38°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.2
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.9%
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 $998 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 $48,873 per year.
What is the median home value in Bowling Green?
The median home value in Bowling Green is $241,900 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?
Tax data for Kentucky is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
