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Florence, KY — ZIP 41042

Population: 57,634 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 41042 (Florence, KY) is $279,254 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,543/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$279,254

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$279,254
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+5.6%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+76.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$279,254
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
$250,000
Median list price
$241,500
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
+4.0%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
129
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.1%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
66

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,543/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,210/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,560/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,060/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,280/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
A M Yealey Elementary School, Rector A. Jones Middle School, Boone County High School, Florence Elementary School, Ockerman Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pristine, Inc. (19.9 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)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.5 in
Annual snowfall
23.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
187
Days with Moderate air quality
51
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
50,379
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
38,576

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site (11 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST ELIZABETH FLORENCE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
+104 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
18.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,957
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
84.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
97,208
Average weekly wage
$1,081
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
452

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

How it compares

ZIP 41042State medianUS median
Median home value$279,254$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$250,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market43 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,543/mo$1,378/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,957$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 41042?
$279,254.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 41042?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 41042?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 41042?
Typical rent: $1,543/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 41042?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, iceStorm, lightning.
Is ZIP 41042 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 41042?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 41042?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 41042?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 41042?
9 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 41042 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 41042?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 41042?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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