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Market MapKentuckyBarren

Barren County

KentuckyPopulation: 44,511
56
/100
Hold
#440 of 1,000 counties
#81 in Kentucky (120 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated May 11, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$212,440
Median Home Price
9% below national median
$12,614/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
56/100
56
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
54/100

Based on 0.4% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
64/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.4x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
44,511
Median Income
$48,141
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
4.4x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
McLeanKY
60$152,820Est. pending—BuyView
MarshallKY
58$200,096Est. pending—HoldView
MadisonKY
57$276,671$9794.25%HoldView
CurrentBarrenKY
56$212,440Est. pending—Hold
WarrenKY
56$286,155$1,2365.18%HoldView
BourbonKY
51$245,392Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldBarren is a neutral market.

Barren County in Kentucky scores 56/100, ranking #440 of 1,000 US counties (top 58%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Barren with stronger cash flow

  • Warren County for cash-flow rentals
  • Madison County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Barren

  • McLean County, lower entry price
  • Marshall County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Barren vs Warren for rentals
  • Barren vs Madison for rentals
  • Barren vs Marshall for rentals
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