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Market MapKentuckyMeade

Meade County

KentuckyPopulation: 29,964
66
/100
Buy
#229 of 1,000 counties
#49 in Kentucky (120 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated June 29, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$283,452
Median Home Price
24% above national median
$17,127/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
6.04%
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
66/100
66
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
76/100

Based on 2.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
69/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

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
29,964
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

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

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
CurrentMeadeKY
66$283,452Est. pending—Buy
MontgomeryKY
66$226,507$1,1486.08%BuyView
CampbellKY
66$281,295$1,4896.35%BuyView
BullittKY
66$288,976$1,5136.28%BuyView
KentonKY
66$274,581$1,4456.31%BuyView
BooneKY
66$337,777$1,7066.06%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyMeade offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Meade County in Kentucky scores 66/100, ranking #229 of 1,000 US counties (top 29%). 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 Meade with stronger cash flow

  • Campbell County for cash-flow rentals
  • Kenton County for cash-flow rentals
  • Bullitt County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Meade

  • Montgomery County, lower entry price
  • Kenton County, lower entry price
  • Campbell County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Meade vs Montgomery for rentals
  • Meade vs Campbell for rentals
  • Meade vs Bullitt for rentals
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