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Market MapKentuckyCarter

Carter County

KentuckyPopulation: 26,671
48
/100
Hold
#0 of 0 counties
#92 in Kentucky (120 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 8, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$158,950
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$954/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
48/100
48
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
11/100

Based on -6.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
96/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

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 (-6.8% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
26,671
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

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

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
BourbonKY
51$245,392Est. pending—HoldView
JohnsonKY
51$138,885Est. pending—HoldView
CurrentCarterKY
48$158,950Est. pending—Hold
CrittendenKY
48$119,603Est. pending—HoldView
WhitleyKY
47$148,725Est. pending—HoldView
MarshallKY
46$204,272Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldCarter is a neutral market.

Carter County in Kentucky scores 48/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). 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 Carter

  • Crittenden County, lower entry price
  • Johnson County, lower entry price
  • Whitley County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Carter vs Crittenden for rentals
  • Carter vs Whitley for rentals
  • Carter vs Marshall for rentals
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Rent vs buy in Kentucky cities

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