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Nicholasville, KY

Nicholasville, KY.

Population: 45,849 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Nicholasville, KY is $326,248 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $369,450 after a median 54 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,484/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strong wind, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$326,248

Typical home value

+2.6%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$326,248
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.5%
5-year appreciation
+34.9%
10-year appreciation
+94.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$326,248
House Price Index (state)
413.6 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$369,450
Median list price
$367,038
Median price per sqft
$191
1-year sale-price change
+10.4%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
217
For-sale inventory
213
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
175
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
49 days
New listings (monthly)
71

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,484/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$986/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,205/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,948/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,108/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.6 : 1
Schools include
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School, Hattie C. Warner Elementary School, East Jessamine Middle School, Nicholasville Elementary School, West Jessamine Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, lightning, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
61
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
285
Days with Moderate air quality
78
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
754
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,807
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
31,198

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (6 mi)
National parks include
Camp Nelson National Monument, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Lucas Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
24
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL, UOFL HEALTH - SHELBYVILLE HOSPITAL, SPRING VIEW HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+186 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1993
Housing built before 1970
13.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,949
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
75.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,330
Average weekly wage
$1,069
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
512

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NicholasvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$326,248$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$369,450$234,500$325,000
Median days on market54 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,484/mo$1,376/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,949$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Nicholasville, KY?
$326,248.
What is the median sale price in Nicholasville, KY?
$369,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Nicholasville, KY?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Nicholasville, KY?
Typical rent: $1,484/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Nicholasville, KY?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, lightning, tornado, winter weather.
Is Nicholasville, KY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Nicholasville, KY. 61 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Nicholasville, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Nicholasville, KY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Nicholasville, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Nicholasville, KY?
12 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Nicholasville, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 16.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Nicholasville, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Nicholasville, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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