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Dry ridge, KY

Dry ridge, KY.

Population: 11,415 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dry ridge, KY is $290,494 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $272,000 after a median 11.5 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$290,494

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

11.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$290,494
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+35.6%
10-year appreciation
+102.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$291,869
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
$272,000
Median list price
$280,000
Median price per sqft
$193
1-year sale-price change
+1.6%
Median days on market
11.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
40
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
100.7%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$820/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$900/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,680/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Crittenden-Mt. Zion Elementary, Dry Ridge Elementary, Grant County High School, Grant County Middle School, Sherman Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
49.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,393
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,521

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site (29 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Charlie Bravo's Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST ELIZABETH GRANT
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)
+126 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
14.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,434
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
64.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,021
Average weekly wage
$984
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
96

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

How it compares

Dry ridgeState medianUS median
Median home value$290,494$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$272,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market12 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,434$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 Dry ridge, KY?
$290,494.
What is the median sale price in Dry ridge, KY?
$272,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Dry ridge, KY?
Median days on market: 11.5 days.
What is typical rent in Dry ridge, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,160/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dry ridge, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Dry ridge, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dry ridge, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dry ridge, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Dry ridge, KY?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Dry ridge, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Dry ridge, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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