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KY area data

Princeton, KY

Princeton, KY.

Population: 10,533 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$148,792
1-year appreciation
-7.7%
3-year appreciation
+0.9%
5-year appreciation
+19.5%
10-year appreciation
+68.5%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$164,506
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, drought, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (45 mi)
Nearest airport
Princeton-Caldwell County Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) (HOP) (38 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-17 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Median annual property tax
$665
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
49.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,030
Average weekly wage
$832
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
50

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 →

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