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Alvaton, KY

Alvaton, KY.

Population: 5,513 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Alvaton, KY is $409,041 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $440,000 after a median 78 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, icestorm, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$409,041

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

78

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$409,041
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+10.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.4%
10-year appreciation
+86.7%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$411,383
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
$440,000
Median list price
$520,000
Median price per sqft
$190
1-year sale-price change
+8.4%
Median days on market
78 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
55
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Alvaton Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, tornado, coldWave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.1%
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
56.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
124
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
155

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,562
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,372

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mammoth Cave National Park (27 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Boyce Wafer Farm Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
THE MEDICAL CENTER (BOWLING GREEN), TRISTAR GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL, THE MEDICAL CENTER AT SCOTTSVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+253 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
15.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,170
Households with broadband internet
86.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
60,581
Average weekly wage
$1,031
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
791

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

How it compares

AlvatonState medianUS median
Median home value$409,041$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$440,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market78 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,170$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 Alvaton, KY?
$409,041.
What is the median sale price in Alvaton, KY?
$440,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Alvaton, KY?
Median days on market: 78 days.
What is typical rent in Alvaton, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,089/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Alvaton, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, tornado, coldWave, earthquake.
Is Alvaton, KY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Alvaton, KY?
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 Alvaton, KY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Alvaton, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Alvaton, KY?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Alvaton, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Alvaton, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Alvaton, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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