Special Interest
Housing in Warren County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Warren County averages $1,002/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 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Warren County FMR Area are $938 for a studio, $1,038 for 1‑bedroom, $1,216 for 2‑bedroom, $1,459 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,905 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $214 increase for a 2-bedroom in Warren County shows a 21% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Warren County was 4.6% in 2024, compared to Kentucky at 5.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
