Housing in Madison County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Madison County averages $889/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Kentucky median of $967 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 26% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Madison County FMR Area are $700 for a studio, $838 for 1‑bedroom, $965 for 2‑bedroom, $1,342 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,511 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $76 increase for a 2-bedroom in Madison County shows a 9% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Madison County was 5.0% in 2024, compared to Kentucky at 5.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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KY
16.8
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KY
20.9
Scott
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21.6
Bourbon
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Franklin
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25.5
Scott
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KY
27.8
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28.2
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KY
32.3
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