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Market MapKentuckyPerry

Perry County

KentuckyPopulation: 28,136
44
/100
Avoid
#660 of 1,000 counties
#100 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

$97,333
Median Home Price
58% below national median
$5,779/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
44/100
44
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
0/100

Based on -13.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
98/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.1x. 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

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-13.8% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
28,136
Median Income
$45,330
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
2.1x
Very affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year
  • −You want a market with broad institutional consensus on fundamentals

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
BourbonKY
51$245,392Est. pending—HoldView
JohnsonKY
51$138,885Est. pending—HoldView
CrittendenKY
48$119,603Est. pending—HoldView
MuhlenbergKY
47$127,980Est. pending—HoldView
CurrentPerryKY
44$97,333Est. pending—Avoid
FloydKY
44$88,069Est. pending—AvoidView

The Bottom Line

AvoidPerry may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Perry County in Kentucky scores 44/100, ranking #660 of 1,000 US counties (top 87%). 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

Cheaper alternatives to Perry

  • Floyd County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Perry vs Floyd for rentals
  • Perry vs Muhlenberg for rentals
  • Perry vs Crittenden for rentals
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