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Boston, KY — ZIP 40107

Population: 2,187 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 40107 (Boston, KY) is $252,598 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $290,000 after a median 112 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strongwind, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$252,598

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

112

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$252,598
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.5%
5-year appreciation
+21.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$253,675
House Price Index (state)
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$290,000
Median list price
$349,900
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
+60.2%
Median days on market
112 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
94.4%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.7%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Boston School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Smith's Farm (21.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (12 mi)
National parks include
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Mammoth Cave National Park, Camp Nelson National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Samuels Field (BRY) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Godman Army Air Field (FTK) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+176 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
27.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,599
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
49.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,319
Average weekly wage
$1,040
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
181

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 40107State medianUS median
Median home value$252,598$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$290,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market112 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,599$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 40107?
$252,598.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 40107?
$290,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 40107?
Median days on market: 112 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 40107?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 40107?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 40107?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 40107?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 40107?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 40107?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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