The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 42101 sells for about $283,296, or $176 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 77 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 42101 — Bowling Green
The housing market in 42101 is currently experiencing moderate growth with a slight increase in median sale prices year-over-year. Demand remains steady, though the market is characterized by a balanced environment between buyers and sellers.
This area is well-suited for students, university staff, and budget-conscious families looking for proximity to the city's core amenities and employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 77 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 25.2% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 42101, Warren County KY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Bowling Green serves as a regional economic hub with significant industrial and educational anchors, including Western Kentucky University and major manufacturing facilities.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Warren County; specific district rates vary by jurisdiction and include school and municipal levies.
The area is centrally located in Bowling Green, providing relatively short drive times to major local employment centers and the university campus.
Residents have access to local parks, the greenway system, and various shopping and dining districts within the city limits.
The rental market has seen a recent decline in median asking rents, reflecting shifts in local demand and inventory availability.
The economy is driven by higher education, healthcare, and manufacturing, with Western Kentucky University and regional industrial parks serving as primary employers.
The area is served by a network of local roads and is positioned near major highway corridors facilitating regional travel.
Ongoing development focuses on urban revitalization and infrastructure improvements to support the growing population.
The Warren County Property Valuation Administrator is responsible for the assessment of all real property within the county.
Parcels are subject to various taxing districts including the Bowling Green Independent or Warren County school districts and local municipal service districts.
Data sourced from local market reports and census-based income statistics.
Major regional anchor institution and cultural hub.
Extensive network of walking and biking trails throughout the city.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.