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Bowling green, KY

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Bowling green.

Population: 63,987 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bowling green, KY is $347,017 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $362,000 after a median 93 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,313/month. 16 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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$347,017

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

93

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$347,017
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.7%
5-year appreciation
+25.6%
10-year appreciation
+72.3%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$348,370
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
$362,000
Median list price
$290,625
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+23.3%
Median days on market
93 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
380
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
75 days
New listings (monthly)
91

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,313/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
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
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
Bowling Green Independent, Warren County
Schools include
Potter Gray Elementary, Rivendell Elementary, Rivendell High School, Cumberland Trace Elementary, Briarwood Elementary School

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 (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
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)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
49.5°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 in
Annual snowfall
5.5 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
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,602
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,341

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Mammoth Cave National Park (19 mi)
National parks include
Mammoth Cave National Park, Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Plane-O-Field Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
RIVENDELL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, TRISTAR GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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
1,995
Housing built before 1970
15.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,204
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
77.4%

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

Bowling greenState medianUS median
Median home value$347,017$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$362,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market93 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,313/mo$1,378/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,204$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 Bowling green, KY?
$347,017.
What is the median sale price in Bowling green, KY?
$362,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bowling green, KY?
Median days on market: 93 days.
What is typical rent in Bowling green, KY?
Typical rent: $1,313/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bowling green, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, tornado, coldWave, earthquake.
Is Bowling green, KY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Bowling green, 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 Bowling green, KY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bowling green, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bowling green, KY?
16 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bowling green, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bowling green, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bowling green, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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