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Housing in Pendleton County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Pendleton County averages $793/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 22% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Pendleton County FMR Area are $1,041 for a studio, $1,142 for 1‑bedroom, $1,470 for 2‑bedroom, $1,940 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,147 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $677 increase for a 2-bedroom in Pendleton County shows a 85% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Pendleton County was 5.2% in 2024, compared to Kentucky at 5.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
