Housing in Kenton 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 Kenton County averages $1,069/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 Kenton 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 $401 increase for a 2-bedroom in Kenton County shows a 38% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Kenton County was 4.5% in 2024, compared to Kentucky at 5.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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State
Miles
Kenton
KY
0.0
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KY
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Kenton
KY
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KY
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Campbell
KY
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Campbell
KY
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Kenton
KY
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Campbell
KY
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Boone
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KY
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Boone
KY
9.6
Campbell
KY
10.0
Campbell
KY
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Boone
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Boone
KY
14.1
Boone
KY
14.1
Campbell
KY
15.8
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KY
16.0
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17.1
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18.4
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Grant
KY
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Grant
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Grant
KY
30.6
Grant
KY
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Grant
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