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Owensboro, Kentucky houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Owensboro, KY (Daviess County) — Census median home value $162,900, county listing prices down about 4.5% over the past year. Market data for Owensboro houses and the broader area.
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Owensboro, KY is in Daviess County, Kentucky — this guide covers houses in Owensboro and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 60,112, with a median household income of $53,295. Census data puts Owensboro houses at a median value of $162,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Daviess County's current median listing price runs $289,850, down about 4.5% over the past year.
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Market overview
Owensboro housing market
Owensboro is in Daviess County, Kentucky. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Owensboro and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$162,900
Population (Census ACS)
60,112
Median household income
$53,295
County price trend (2025)
3.95% 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
Owensboro market snapshot
Population
60,112
County
Daviess County
Median Household Income
$53,295
Median Home Value (city)
$162,900
Median Listing Price (Daviess County)
$289,850
Median Gross Rent
$900/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-4.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Owensboro's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $162,900. Separately, Daviess County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $289,850. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Daviess County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.95% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Owensboro has an estimated population of 60,112 and a median household income of $53,295, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Owensboro's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% 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: Daviess County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Owensboro.
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Nearby communities include Sorgho, Thruston, Philpot, Masonville, Moseleyville, Stanley, Maceo, Yelvington, West Louisville, Panther, Utica, Knottsville, Curdsville, St. Joseph, Pleasant Ridge, Whitesville.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Lewisport (~16.8 mi), Calhoun (~16.9 mi), Beech Grove (~17.5 mi), Spottsville (~17.8 mi), Livermore (~18.3 mi), Island (~21.8 mi), Hawesville (~21.8 mi), Anthoston (~22.5 mi), Fordsville (~23.4 mi), Robards (~23.4 mi), Centertown (~24.4 mi), Hartford (~24.4 mi), Sacramento (~24.9 mi), Henderson (~25.9 mi), Beaver Dam (~27.8 mi), McHenry (~28.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Owensboro data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
60,112
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$162,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$53,295
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$900
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.95%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$289,850
Census place type
city
County
Daviess County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
21.30 sq mi
Census GEOID
2158620
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 Owensboro
Schools
Daviess County — 24 schools, 11,164 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Daviess addresses may be served by Daviess County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Owensboro FAQ
What are houses worth in Owensboro, KY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Owensboro at $162,900. Daviess County's current median listing price runs $289,850, down about 4.5% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Owensboro, KY?
For owner-occupied houses in Owensboro, Census ACS data shows a median value of $162,900. Active listing prices in Daviess County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Owensboro, KY?
Owensboro houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Daviess 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 Owensboro, KY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Owensboro's population at approximately 60,112.
What's the median rent in Owensboro, KY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Owensboro at approximately $900 per month.
What is the median household income in Owensboro, KY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Owensboro at approximately $53,295.
Is the Owensboro housing market growing?
Daviess County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.95% annual change in 2025.
Is Owensboro, KY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Owensboro's median home value at about 3.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% 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 Owensboro, KY?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Daviess County for many Owensboro addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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