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Paris, KY

Paris, KY.

Population: 18,361 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Paris, KY is $260,316 — down 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $307,500 after a median 120.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,195/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$260,316

Median home value

-3.1%

1-year change

120.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$260,316
1-year appreciation
-3.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.6%
5-year appreciation
+23.3%
10-year appreciation
+80.6%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$271,916
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
$307,500
Median list price
$337,500
Median price per sqft
$91
1-year sale-price change
+7.7%
Median days on market
120.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
81
Sale-to-list ratio
92.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
22

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,195/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
9
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Bourbon County, Paris Independent
Schools include
Cane Ridge Elementary School, Bourbon County High School, Bourbon County Middle School, Bourbon Central Elementary School, Bourbon County Preschool Headstart

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.5%
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
53.8 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
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,032
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,570

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (35 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Brennan Farm Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BOURBON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+61 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
34.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,669
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
58.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,881
Average weekly wage
$1,031
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
68

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

How it compares

ParisState medianUS median
Median home value$260,316$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$307,500$234,500$325,000
Median days on market121 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,195/mo$1,378/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,669$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 Paris, KY?
$260,316.
What is the median sale price in Paris, KY?
$307,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Paris, KY?
Median days on market: 120.5 days.
What is typical rent in Paris, KY?
Typical rent: $1,195/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Paris, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind.
Is Paris, KY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Paris, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Paris, KY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Paris, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Paris, KY?
9 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Paris, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Paris, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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