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KY area data

Boston, KY

Boston, KY.

Population: 2,187 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$252,598
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.5%
5-year appreciation
+21.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$253,675
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$290,000
Median list price
$349,900
Median days on market
112 days
Sale-to-list ratio
94.4%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.7%

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%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
lightning, strongWind, iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
55.1 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (12 mi)
Nearest airport
Samuels Field (BRY) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Godman Army Air Field (FTK) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+176 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Median annual property tax
$1,599
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
49.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,319
Average weekly wage
$1,040
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
181

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents