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Taylorsville, KY

Taylorsville, KY.

Population: 17,239 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Taylorsville, KY is $375,456 — up 5.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $364,450 after a median 24 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 11.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$375,456

Median home value

+5.4%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$375,456
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+27.8%
10-year appreciation
+89.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$375,456
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
$364,450
Median list price
$415,950
Median price per sqft
$184
1-year sale-price change
-0.3%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
42
For-sale inventory
72
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
53
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$850/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$920/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,120/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,430/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,660/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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Spencer County Elementary School, Spencer County High School, Spencer County Middle School, Taylorsville Elementary School, Hillview Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 16% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
94.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Smith's Farm (19.3 mi)
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
56.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,746
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,138

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (35 mi)
National parks include
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Mason Valley Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowman Field (LOU) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
UOFL HEALTH - SHELBYVILLE HOSPITAL, LOUISVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER, BAPTIST HEALTH LOUISVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+108 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Housing built before 1970
14.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,273
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
69.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,469
Average weekly wage
$851
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
119

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

How it compares

TaylorsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$375,456$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$364,450$234,500$325,000
Median days on market24 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,273$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 Taylorsville, KY?
$375,456.
What is the median sale price in Taylorsville, KY?
$364,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Taylorsville, KY?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in Taylorsville, KY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,120/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Taylorsville, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Taylorsville, KY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Taylorsville, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 16% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Taylorsville, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Taylorsville, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Taylorsville, KY?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Taylorsville, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Taylorsville, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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