Bardstown, KY40107

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$236,000
0.8% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$54,500
15.0% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
105
203.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
2.6%
Median Rent
N/A
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1-Bed Rent
N/A
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2-Bed Rent
N/A
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3-Bed Rent
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Other Zip Codes in Bardstown, KY

Property Listings — Bardstown, KY

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Bardstown, KY is 105. This is a increase of 203.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 44.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$405,000-14.0%
Listing Count
986.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.5%86.0%
Days on Market
105203.0%
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Demographics — Bardstown, KY

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bardstown, KY has a population of 1,980, which has decreased by -16.9% over the past 5 years. Bardstown, KY is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 10.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.9% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
1,980-16.9%
% Under 18
20.6%-0.5%
% Seniors
16.3%66.3%
% WFH
5.9%145.8%
% w/ College Degree
10.2%-36.3%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bardstown, KY is a predominantly white area, with 90.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 8.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Bardstown, KY is hispanic, making up 9.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.6% of the population in Bardstown, KY, and this percentage has increased by 366.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
90.2%-8.7%
% Black
3.9%∞%
% Hispanic
9.5%∞%
% Asian
0.0%-100.0%
% Foreign Born
5.6%366.7%
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Mortgage and Risk — Bardstown, KY

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 47 mortgage originations in Bardstown, KY, of which 83.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 66.0%, with 28.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Bardstown, KY. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
47
% Conventional Loans
83.0%
% Government Loans
17.0%
% Investor Loans
0.0%
% Second Loans
2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
6.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Bardstown, KY

Bardstown, KY lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
2
Total Units Section 8
2
% Rentals under Section 8
N/A
% Occupied Section 8
N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$700
2 BedroomN/AN/A$920
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,270
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,540

Affordability — Bardstown, KY

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio4
Median Home Price$236,000
Median Household Income$54,500

Bardstown, KY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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