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Glasgow, KY — ZIP 42141

Population: 31,506 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 42141 (Glasgow, KY) is $220,584 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $218,000 after a median 85 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,050/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$220,584

Median home value

-0.8%

1-year change

85

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$220,584
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
+8.7%
5-year appreciation
+28.3%
10-year appreciation
+91.9%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$225,795
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
$218,000
Median list price
$245,000
Median price per sqft
$130
1-year sale-price change
-3.1%
Median days on market
85 days
Homes sold (recent period)
91
For-sale inventory
172
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
144
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
39

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,050/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$701/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$876/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,089/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,634/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
16
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
School districts serving the area
Kentucky Tech System, Barren County, Glasgow Independent
Schools include
Barren County Area Technology Center, Barren County High School, Eastern Elementary School, Hiseville Elementary School, Red Cross Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% 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
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
57.1 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,253
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,644

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Mammoth Cave National Park (21 mi)
National parks include
Mammoth Cave National Park, Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
T J SAMSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+226 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
28.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,262
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
76.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,325
Average weekly wage
$900
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
171

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

How it compares

ZIP 42141State medianUS median
Median home value$220,584$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$218,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market85 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,050/mo$1,378/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,262$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 42141?
$220,584.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 42141?
$218,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 42141?
Median days on market: 85 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 42141?
Typical rent: $1,050/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 42141?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 42141?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 42141?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 42141?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 42141?
16 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 42141 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 42141?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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