The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 42103 sells for about $329,700, or $181 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.05% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 75 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,184 a month.
ZIP 42103 — Bowling Green
The 42103 housing market remains balanced with steady demand and moderate price growth. While inventory levels are sufficient, the market continues to favor sellers due to consistent interest in the area's suburban amenities and proximity to major employers.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a balance of suburban living and accessibility to Bowling Green's employment hubs, offering a mix of established neighborhoods and new construction.
Median prices moved up 3.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 75 days on market with 4.2 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 2.2% · poverty 10.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 42103, 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.
Crime trends in the Bowling Green area are generally stable, with localized variations typical of a mid-sized regional hub. Safety metrics remain comparable to similar-sized cities in Kentucky.
The area is served by the Warren County Public Schools and Bowling Green Independent Schools, which generally maintain competitive ratings within the state framework.
The region faces standard risks for the Ohio Valley, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas; property insurance remains available but reflects regional weather patterns.
Economic momentum is driven by the manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors, with significant infrastructure investment supporting ongoing residential and commercial expansion.
Property taxes are assessed by the Warren County Property Valuation Administrator; the rate structure includes state, county, and city levies, with specific school district taxes applied based on parcel location.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with easy access to I-65 and the Natcher Parkway providing efficient routes to major employment centers in Bowling Green.
The area features proximity to numerous parks, including Kereiakes Park, and offers access to local golf courses, shopping centers, and dining districts along the Scottsville Road corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the local university and manufacturing workforce, with vacancy rates remaining tight.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education, with major employers including General Motors and Western Kentucky University.
The area is served by a network of state highways and is positioned near the I-65 corridor, facilitating regional transit.
Ongoing residential development is concentrated in the southern and eastern portions of the ZIP, with several new subdivisions currently in the planning or construction phase.
The Warren County Property Valuation Administrator conducts annual assessments to ensure property values reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district taxes, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and storm exposure.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A major community park featuring sports fields, walking trails, and picnic areas.
The primary retail and dining artery serving the 42103 area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.