Here's what it costs to live in Owensboro, Kentucky, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, while the typical home is valued around $162,900. Households earn a median of $53,295 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
$53,295
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$900
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$162,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$840
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$846
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,110
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,466
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
60,112
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Owensboro?
The cost of living index for Owensboro is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Owensboro?
The median gross rent in Owensboro is $900 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Owensboro?
The median household income in Owensboro is $53,295 per year.
What is the median home value in Owensboro?
The median home value in Owensboro is $162,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Owensboro?
Air quality data for Owensboro is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Owensboro?
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