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Morehead, Kentucky houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Morehead, KY (Rowan County) — Census median home value $176,300, county listing prices up about 12.1% over the past year. Market data for Morehead houses and the broader area.
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Morehead, KY is in Rowan County, Kentucky — this guide covers houses in Morehead and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,924, with a median household income of $35,000. Census data puts the median value of houses in Morehead at $176,300.
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Market overview
Morehead housing market
Morehead is in Rowan County, Kentucky. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Morehead and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$176,300
Population (Census ACS)
6,924
Median household income
$35,000
County price trend (2025)
12.1% 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
Morehead market snapshot
Population
6,924
County
Rowan County
Median Household Income
$35,000
Median Home Value (city)
$176,300
Median Gross Rent
$791/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+12.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Morehead's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $176,300.
County Price Trend
Rowan County's FHFA house price index shows a 12.1% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Morehead has an estimated population of 6,924 and a median household income of $35,000, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Morehead's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 27% 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: Rowan County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Morehead.
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Nearby communities include Lakeview Heights, Farmers.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Salt Lick (~10.3 mi), Owingsville (~17.0 mi), Frenchburg (~18.9 mi), Sandy Hook (~19.0 mi), Ezel (~20.6 mi), West Liberty (~21.2 mi), Sharpsburg (~25.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Morehead data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,924
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$176,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$35,000
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$791
County FHFA annual change (2025)
12.1%
Census place type
city
County
Rowan County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.68 sq mi
Census GEOID
2153418
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Life in Morehead
Schools
Rowan County — 10 schools, 3,429 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Rowan addresses may be served by Rowan County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Morehead FAQ
What are houses worth in Morehead, KY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Morehead at $176,300.
How much do houses cost in Morehead, KY?
For owner-occupied houses in Morehead, Census ACS data shows a median value of $176,300. Active listing prices in Rowan County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Morehead, KY?
Morehead houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Rowan 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 Morehead, KY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Morehead's population at approximately 6,924.
What's the median rent in Morehead, KY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Morehead at approximately $791 per month.
What is the median household income in Morehead, KY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Morehead at approximately $35,000.
Is the Morehead housing market growing?
Rowan County's FHFA house price index shows a 12.1% annual change in 2025.
Is Morehead, KY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Morehead's median home value at about 5.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 27% 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 Morehead, KY?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Rowan County for many Morehead addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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