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Nicholasville, KY

Nicholasville, KY.

Population: 45,849 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Nicholasville, KY is $327,631 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $330,000 after a median 63 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,546/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$327,631

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$327,631
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.6%
5-year appreciation
+36.4%
10-year appreciation
+95.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$327,631
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
$330,000
Median list price
$312,000
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
+32.0%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
207
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
71

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,546/mo
1-year rent change
+4.6%
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
12
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Schools include
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School, Hattie C. Warner Elementary School, East Jessamine Middle School, Nicholasville Elementary School, West Jessamine Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, lightning, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.1%
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
52.2 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
211
Days with Moderate air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
754
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,807
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
31,198

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (6 mi)
National parks include
Camp Nelson National Monument, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Lucas Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL, EPHRAIM MCDOWELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, BAPTIST HEALTH RICHMOND
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+186 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
13.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,949
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
75.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,897
Average weekly wage
$989
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
248

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

How it compares

NicholasvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$327,631$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$330,000$234,500$325,000
Median days on market63 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,546/mo$1,378/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,949$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 Nicholasville, KY?
$327,631.
What is the median sale price in Nicholasville, KY?
$330,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Nicholasville, KY?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in Nicholasville, KY?
Typical rent: $1,546/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Nicholasville, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, lightning, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Nicholasville, KY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Nicholasville, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Nicholasville, KY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Nicholasville, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Nicholasville, KY?
12 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Nicholasville, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 16.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Nicholasville, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Nicholasville, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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