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Nicholas County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kentucky
$154K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.3,209
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$154K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,404 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1995
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.55%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.73%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.3.8%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.74%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.15%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.24%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.180
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.3.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,862
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.40 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

How Nicholas County compares

By median home value, Nicholas County is the 57th most expensive of 120 counties in Kentucky, and its typical home is worth more than 34% of all homes in Kentucky.

Home values in Nicholas County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$70K$666K
counties in Kentucky ranked by median home value
#KentuckyMedian valueHomes
1Oldham County$439K22,889
2Spencer County$333K6,455
3Boone County$328K45,751
4Scott County$321K21,614
5Fayette County$320K102,261
6Woodford County$317K9,582
7Jessamine County$305K19,534
8Shelby County$295K16,907
9Bullitt County$276K32,846
10Kenton County$273K56,151
11Campbell County$273K32,375
12Warren County$266K38,713
13Jefferson County$261K264,501
14Nelson County$259K20,939
15Madison County$257K28,675
16Marion County$239K7,392
17Clark County$238K13,681
18Simpson County$234K7,015
19Anderson County$233K10,917
20Grant County$231K10,329
21Pulaski County$231K30,072
22Montgomery County$230K10,945
23Hardin County$229K40,930
24Henry County$229K6,782
57Nicholas County$154K3,209

120 counties in Kentucky are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Nicholas County market

How many homes are there in Nicholas County, KY?

Nicholas County, KY contains 3,209 residential properties, with a median of 1,404 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1995. The median TopHap Estimate is $154K.

How does Nicholas County, KY compare to the rest of Kentucky?

By median home value, Nicholas County, KY is the 57th most expensive of 120 counties in Kentucky. Its typical home is worth more than 34% of all homes in Kentucky. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Nicholas County, KY?

74% of homes in Nicholas County, KY are owner-occupied. 15% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Nicholas County, KY hold?

73% of mortgaged homes in Nicholas County, KY are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 3.8% owe more than the home is worth.

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