Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Owensboro
Owensboro, KY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$759
Population
60,038
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Small-town hospitality on the river
Riverfront
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Located along the Ohio River, Owensboro combines small-town hospitality with modern living. This Kentucky community, celebrated for its barbecue heritage, offers housing options from downtown apartments to residential neighborhoods. Smothers Park anchors the riverfront, hosting the popular "Friday After 5" summer concert series. The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates the region's musical legacy, while the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden provides natural beauty throughout the seasons.
Downtown Owensboro showcases the city's evolution, balancing historic architecture with contemporary development. The International Bar-B-Q Festival in May draws visitors from across the region. The city's educational landscape includes Brescia University and Kentucky Wesleyan College. Historic Temple Adath Israel enriches the architectural landscape as one of America's oldest synagogues. With 60,000 residents, Owensboro maintains its welcoming atmosphere while continuing to grow, offering renters a community that honors its past while embracing the future.
Explore the City
Residents enjoy a lazy swing while overlooking the Ohio River.
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is the largest employer in the city of Owensboro.
Learn about the history of Jerry Garcia and Bluegrass at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,851
Average: $69,223
Education
12,634
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
26,736
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Owensboro has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Owensboro, KY is $759 for one bedroom, $1,002 for two bedrooms, and $1,393 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Owensboro has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$759/month
604 Sq Ft
House
$1,405/month
1,320 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Owensboro, KY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Country Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
472 Students
Meadow Lands Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
459 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
387 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
362 Students
Public
Grades K-5
411 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
813 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
863 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
710 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
311 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
610 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,740 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,440 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,334 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Museum of Science & History
- Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
- Ben Hawes Park
- Western Kentucky Raptor Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Evansville Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.