Housing in Franklin 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 Franklin County averages $967/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 28% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Franklin County FMR Area are $789 for a studio, $907 for 1‑bedroom, $1,144 for 2‑bedroom, $1,490 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,775 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $177 increase for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County shows a 18% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Franklin County was 4.6% in 2024, compared to Kentucky at 5.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Frankfort

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County
State
Miles
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0.0
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10.4
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10.4
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13.3
Scott
KY
14.0
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KY
14.5
Jessamine
KY
14.9
Clark
KY
16.8
Bourbon
KY
18.6
Madison
KY
20.9
Scott
KY
21.6
Bourbon
KY
22.4
Franklin
KY
25.5
Scott
KY
26.0
Bourbon
KY
26.5
Madison
KY
27.8
Harrison
KY
28.2
Madison
KY
32.3
Harrison
KY
35.1

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