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KY area data

Richmond, KY

Richmond, KY.

Population: 65,961 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$303,276
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+25.4%
10-year appreciation
+77.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$304,278
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$350,000
Median list price
$329,900
Median days on market
26 days
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
50 days
New listings (monthly)
106

Rents

Typical rent
$1,179/mo
1-year rent change
+2.3%
1BR fair-market rent
$876/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo

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
15
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
4

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, hail
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.5 in
Annual snowfall
1.9 in

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (16 mi)
Nearest airport
Berea-Richmond Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Kentucky Regional Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+480 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Median annual property tax
$1,846
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
69.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,690
Average weekly wage
$970
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
536

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