Special Interest
Housing in Owen County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Owen County averages $830/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 40% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Owen County FMR Area are $748 for a studio, $797 for 1‑bedroom, $1,046 for 2‑bedroom, $1,397 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,460 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $216 increase for a 2-bedroom in Owen County shows a 26% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Owen County was 5.0% in 2024, compared to Kentucky at 5.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
