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Bardstown, Kentucky houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Bardstown, KY (Nelson County) — Census median home value $190,800, county listing prices up about 4.7% over the past year. Market data for Bardstown houses and the broader area.
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Bardstown, KY is in Nelson County, Kentucky — this guide covers houses in Bardstown and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 13,673, with a median household income of $49,781. Census data puts the median value of houses in Bardstown at $190,800.
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Market overview
Bardstown housing market
Bardstown is in Nelson County, Kentucky. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Bardstown and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$190,800
Population (Census ACS)
13,673
Median household income
$49,781
County price trend (2025)
4.69% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Bardstown market snapshot
Population
13,673
County
Nelson County
Median Household Income
$49,781
Median Home Value (city)
$190,800
Median Gross Rent
$917/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bardstown's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $190,800.
County Price Trend
Nelson County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.69% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Bardstown has an estimated population of 13,673 and a median household income of $49,781, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Bardstown's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Nelson County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Bardstown.
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Nearby communities include Fairfield, Bloomfield, Boston, New Haven, New Hope, Chaplin.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Loretto (~12.6 mi), Lebanon Junction (~14.6 mi), Springfield (~15.3 mi), Taylorsville (~15.9 mi), Mount Washington (~16.5 mi), St. Mary (~17.4 mi), Shepherdsville (~17.6 mi), Raywick (~17.7 mi), Willisburg (~18.3 mi), Hebron Estates (~19.8 mi), Lebanon (~20.2 mi), Fox Chase (~20.3 mi), Pioneer Village (~20.5 mi), Elk Creek (~21.1 mi), Hillview (~21.4 mi), Mackville (~21.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Bardstown data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
13,673
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$190,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$49,781
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$917
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.69%
Census place type
city
County
Nelson County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
12.11 sq mi
Census GEOID
2103628
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Bardstown
Schools
Nelson County — 12 schools, 4,511 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Nelson addresses may be served by Nelson County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Bardstown FAQ
What are houses worth in Bardstown, KY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Bardstown at $190,800.
How much do houses cost in Bardstown, KY?
For owner-occupied houses in Bardstown, Census ACS data shows a median value of $190,800. Active listing prices in Nelson County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Bardstown, KY?
Bardstown houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Nelson County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Bardstown, KY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bardstown's population at approximately 13,673.
What's the median rent in Bardstown, KY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Bardstown at approximately $917 per month.
What is the median household income in Bardstown, KY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Bardstown at approximately $49,781.
Is the Bardstown housing market growing?
Nelson County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.69% annual change in 2025.
Is Bardstown, KY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Bardstown's median home value at about 3.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Bardstown, KY?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Nelson County for many Bardstown addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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