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Barlow, KY—42024

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$122,000
2.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$58,000
38.1% YoY Growth
Days on Market
74
6.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.9%
Median Rent
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1-Bed Rent
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2-Bed Rent
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3-Bed Rent
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  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Barlow, KY

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Barlow, KY is $122,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.3%. This indicates that home prices in Barlow, KY are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.9%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$122,0002.3%
Single Family $122,0000.0%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$102,000-1.9%
    3 Bed
    		$177,0003.5%
    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    1 Bedroom
    5.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    31.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    51.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    11.9%

    Rental Trends — Barlow, KY

    Barlow, KY lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average RentN/AN/A
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    3 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    17.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    47.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    26.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    8.2%

    Property Listings — Barlow, KY

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Barlow, KY is 57. This is a increase of 25.0% 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$359,000158.0%
    Listing Count
    		20.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.6%0.0%
    Days on Market
    		746.0%
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    Demographics — Barlow, KY

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Barlow, KY has a population of 1,160, which has decreased by -1.6% over the past 5 years. Barlow, KY is a less popular place for families, as children make up 14.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 11.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 1.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		1,160-1.6%
    % Under 18
    		14.7%-36.1%
    % Seniors
    		27.7%23.1%
    % WFH
    		1.0%-75.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		11.7%-43.2%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Barlow, KY is a predominantly white area, with 92.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Barlow, KY is black, making up 3.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.4% of the population in Barlow, KY, and this percentage has increased by 69.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		92.7%-1.6%
    % Black
    		3.8%153.3%
    % Hispanic
    		0.0%-100.0%
    % Asian
    		0.0%-100.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		4.4%69.2%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Barlow, KY

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 17 mortgage originations in Barlow, KY, of which 65.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 24.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Barlow, KY. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		17
    % Conventional Loans
    		65.0%
    % Government Loans
    		35.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		12.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Barlow, KY

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

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		47
    Total Units Section 8
    		47
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		92.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$660
    2 BedroomN/AN/A$870
    3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,040
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,250

    Affordability — Barlow, KY

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2
    Median Home Price$122,000
    Median Household Income$58,000

    Barlow, KY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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