Most Affordable Cities in Kentucky
Cities ranked by lowest median home value · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most affordable cities in Kentucky based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median home value from lowest to highest. Wayland leads the ranking with a value of $21,800 and a population of 360.
The top three cities are Wayland ($21,800), Pathfork ($33,400), and Burna ($44,500). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most affordable cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Kentucky.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wayland | $21,800 | 360 |
| #2 | Pathfork | $33,400 | 606 |
| #3 | Burna | $44,500 | 98 |
| #4 | Worthville | $47,200 | 147 |
| #5 | Clinton | $48,700 | 1,246 |
| #6 | Columbus | $49,000 | 120 |
| #7 | Fordsville | $50,000 | 488 |
| #8 | Fleming-Neon | $52,700 | 555 |
| #9 | Benham | $54,500 | 628 |
| #10 | St. Charles | $54,500 | 308 |
| #11 | Lynch | $55,700 | 727 |
| #12 | Rockholds | $55,900 | 192 |
| #13 | Utica | $56,100 | 55 |
| #14 | Slaughters | $57,500 | 171 |
| #15 | South Wallins | $58,200 | 948 |
| #16 | Sharpsburg | $58,600 | 418 |
| #17 | Fulton | $61,200 | 2,345 |
| #18 | Cumberland | $61,600 | 2,234 |
| #19 | Whitley City | $61,900 | 782 |
| #20 | Uniontown | $62,300 | 809 |
| #21 | Arlington | $64,400 | 235 |
| #22 | Earlington | $64,400 | 1,113 |
| #23 | Cawood | $64,900 | 499 |
| #24 | Blandville | $65,000 | 72 |
| #25 | Jenkins | $65,600 | 1,569 |
| #26 | Garrison | $65,900 | 748 |
| #27 | Nortonville | $66,800 | 949 |
| #28 | Providence | $66,800 | 2,861 |
| #29 | Wickliffe | $67,700 | 700 |
| #30 | West Point | $68,200 | 1,131 |
| #31 | Hickman | $68,700 | 2,033 |
| #32 | Ages | $70,500 | 302 |
| #33 | Livingston | $70,800 | 155 |
| #34 | Wheatcroft | $71,300 | 125 |
| #35 | Catlettsburg | $71,400 | 1,672 |
| #36 | Mayking | $71,500 | 645 |
| #37 | Island | $72,100 | 616 |
| #38 | Mount Olivet | $72,100 | 155 |
| #39 | Martin | $72,700 | 412 |
| #40 | Loyall | $73,300 | 496 |
| #41 | Dawson Springs | $73,500 | 1,973 |
| #42 | McDowell | $73,600 | 549 |
| #43 | McHenry | $74,600 | 355 |
| #44 | Prestonville | $75,300 | 193 |
| #45 | Cunningham | $75,500 | 276 |
| #46 | Clay | $75,600 | 1,112 |
| #47 | Farmington | $75,700 | 205 |
| #48 | Jackson | $75,900 | 2,128 |
| #49 | Drakesboro | $76,900 | 586 |
| #50 | Muldraugh | $77,300 | 1,164 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most affordable in Kentucky?
Wayland ranks #1 for most affordable cities in Kentucky with a value of $21,800 and a population of 360.
How many cities are ranked for most affordable cities in Kentucky?
There are 50 cities ranked for most affordable cities in Kentucky. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Kentucky compare to other states for most affordable cities?
You can compare Kentucky's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most affordable cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.