The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Kentucky

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 94 towns of 500–10,000 people in Kentucky. #1 is Wilder, KY.

1. 25Hillview, Kentucky

   Better for first-time buyers than 65% of Kentucky towns

   Hillview is a city of 8,622 people in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It also ranks more walkable than 84% of Kentucky towns and more vibrant than 78% of Kentucky towns.

   8,622 people · Bullitt County · median home $186,300 · income $68,111 · Jan low 26°F · 4 in snow

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2. 24Pioneer Village, Kentucky

   Better for first-time buyers than 67% of Kentucky towns

   Pioneer Village is a city of 2,671 people in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It also ranks more walkable than 84% of Kentucky towns and more vibrant than 84% of Kentucky towns.

   2,671 people · Bullitt County · median home $240,500 · income $84,167 · Jan low 26°F · 4 in snow

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3. 23Flemingsburg, Kentucky

   Better for first-time buyers than 70% of Kentucky towns

   Flemingsburg is a city of 2,953 people in Fleming County, Kentucky. It also ranks better for cycling than 88% of Kentucky towns and better for retirees than 83% of Kentucky towns.

   2,953 people · Fleming County · median home $132,800 · income $35,493 · Jan low 23°F · 9 in snow

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4. 22Hebron, Kentucky

   Better for first-time buyers than 72% of Kentucky towns

   Hebron is a community of 6,195 people in Boone County, Kentucky. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 98% of Kentucky towns and better for families than 93% of Kentucky towns.

   6,195 people · Boone County · median home $239,300 · income $106,719 · Jan low 23°F · 23 in snow

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5. 21Calvert City, Kentucky

   Better for first-time buyers than 74% of Kentucky towns

   Calvert City is a city of 2,514 people in Marshall County, Kentucky. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of Kentucky towns and better transit than 78% of Kentucky towns.

   2,514 people · Marshall County · median home $165,700 · income $48,906 · Jan low 26°F · 4 in snow

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6. 20Brandenburg, Kentucky

   Better for first-time buyers than 77% of Kentucky towns

   Brandenburg is a city of 2,894 people in Meade County, Kentucky. It also ranks better transit than 75% of Kentucky towns and easier by car than 73% of Kentucky towns.

   2,894 people · Meade County · median home $214,700 · income $49,844 · Jan low 23°F

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7. 19Hartford, Kentucky

   Better for first-time buyers than 78% of Kentucky towns

   

   Hartford is a city of 2,668 people in Ohio County, Kentucky. It also ranks easier by car than 91% of Kentucky towns and better for families than 81% of Kentucky towns.

   2,668 people · Ohio County · median home $106,900 · income $61,445 · Jan low 24°F · 5 in snow

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8. 18Crittenden, Kentucky

   Better for first-time buyers than 79% of Kentucky towns

   Crittenden is a city of 4,023 people in Grant County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $223,800 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450).

   4,023 people · Grant County · median home $223,800 · income $57,283 · Jan low 25°F · 15 in snow

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9. 17Middlesborough, Kentucky

   Better for first-time buyers than 81% of Kentucky towns

   Middlesborough is a city of 9,405 people in Bell County, Kentucky. It also ranks better for cycling than 93% of Kentucky towns.

   9,405 people · Bell County · median home $99,900 · income $31,106 · Jan low 23°F · 9 in snow

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10. 16Eminence, Kentucky

    Better for first-time buyers than 82% of Kentucky towns

    Eminence is a city of 2,705 people in Henry County, Kentucky. It also ranks hipper than 80% of Kentucky towns.

    2,705 people · Henry County · median home $192,600 · income $41,734 · Jan low 20°F

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11. 15Ludlow, Kentucky

    Better for first-time buyers than 84% of Kentucky towns

    Ludlow is a city of 4,385 people in Kenton County, Kentucky. It also ranks more walkable than 97% of Kentucky towns and hipper than 97% of Kentucky towns.

    4,385 people · Kenton County · median home $184,800 · income $65,284 · Jan low 22°F · 16 in snow

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12. 14Providence, Kentucky

    Better for first-time buyers than 86% of Kentucky towns

    Providence is a city of 2,892 people in Webster County, Kentucky. It also ranks better for retirees than 94% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 94% of Kentucky towns.

    2,892 people · Webster County · median home $60,300 · income $55,121 · Jan low 25°F · 9 in snow

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13. 13Walton, Kentucky

    Better for first-time buyers than 87% of Kentucky towns

    Walton is a city of 5,460 people in Boone County, Kentucky. It also ranks better for families than 89% of Kentucky towns and better transit than 80% of Kentucky towns.

    5,460 people · Boone County · median home $262,200 · income $77,917 · Jan low 23°F · 16 in snow

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14. 12Morgantown, Kentucky

    Better for first-time buyers than 88% of Kentucky towns

    

    Morgantown is a city of 2,505 people in Butler County, Kentucky. It also ranks hipper than 83% of Kentucky towns.

    2,505 people · Butler County · median home $114,000 · income $37,604 · Jan low 24°F · 7 in snow

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15. 11Cold Spring, Kentucky

    Better for first-time buyers than 91% of Kentucky towns

    Cold Spring is a city of 6,216 people in Campbell County, Kentucky. It also ranks better transit than 90% of Kentucky towns and better for young professionals than 88% of Kentucky towns.

    6,216 people · Campbell County · median home $253,600 · income $75,000 · Jan low 24°F · 18 in snow

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16. 10Princeton, Kentucky

    Better for first-time buyers than 91% of Kentucky towns

    Princeton is a city of 6,270 people in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It also ranks quieter than 73% of Kentucky towns.

    6,270 people · Caldwell County · median home $96,600 · income $47,411 · Jan low 27°F · 9 in snow

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17. 9Russell Springs, Kentucky

    Better for first-time buyers than 95% of Kentucky towns

    Russell Springs is a city of 2,715 people in Russell County, Kentucky. It also ranks more of a college town than 94% of Kentucky towns and easier by car than 91% of Kentucky towns.

    2,715 people · Russell County · median home $170,300 · income $38,697 · Jan low 25°F · 5 in snow

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18. 8Oak Grove, Kentucky

    Better for first-time buyers than 95% of Kentucky towns

    Oak Grove is a city of 7,931 people in Christian County, Kentucky. It also ranks better for cycling than 82% of Kentucky towns and better for young professionals than 74% of Kentucky towns.

    7,931 people · Christian County · median home $148,700 · income $49,354 · Jan low 28°F · 2 in snow

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19. 7Scottsville, Kentucky

    Better for first-time buyers than 97% of Kentucky towns

    Scottsville is a city of 4,299 people in Allen County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $160,700 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450).

    4,299 people · Allen County · median home $160,700 · income $35,562 · Jan low 26°F · 8 in snow

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20. 6Dayton, Kentucky

    Better for first-time buyers than 97% of Kentucky towns

    

    Dayton is a city of 5,666 people in Campbell County, Kentucky. It also ranks more walkable than 99% of Kentucky towns and hipper than 95% of Kentucky towns.

    5,666 people · Campbell County · median home $163,500 · income $65,992 · Jan low 24°F · 16 in snow

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21. 5Highland Heights, Kentucky

    Better for first-time buyers than 98% of Kentucky towns

    Highland Heights is a city of 6,662 people in Campbell County, Kentucky. It also ranks better for young professionals than 91% of Kentucky towns and hipper than 90% of Kentucky towns.

    6,662 people · Campbell County · median home $169,700 · income $53,275 · Jan low 24°F · 17 in snow

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22. 4Southgate, Kentucky

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of Kentucky towns

    Southgate is a city of 3,648 people in Campbell County, Kentucky. It also ranks more of a college town than 99% of Kentucky towns and hipper than 96% of Kentucky towns.

    3,648 people · Campbell County · median home $190,800 · income $54,421 · Jan low 24°F · 17 in snow

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23. 3Bellevue, Kentucky

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of Kentucky towns

    Bellevue is a city of 5,548 people in Campbell County, Kentucky. It also ranks more walkable than 100% of Kentucky towns and hipper than 100% of Kentucky towns.

    5,548 people · Campbell County · median home $206,500 · income $71,166 · Jan low 24°F · 16 in snow

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24. 2Elsmere, Kentucky

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of Kentucky towns

    Elsmere is a city of 9,159 people in Kenton County, Kentucky. It also ranks more walkable than 91% of Kentucky towns and more vibrant than 86% of Kentucky towns.

    9,159 people · Kenton County · median home $171,900 · income $60,503 · Jan low 23°F · 23 in snow

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25. 1Wilder, Kentucky

    Better for first-time buyers than 100% of Kentucky towns

    Wilder is a city of 3,176 people in Campbell County, Kentucky. It also ranks better for young professionals than 99% of Kentucky towns and more of a college town than 96% of Kentucky towns.

    3,176 people · Campbell County · median home $159,900 · income $70,893 · Jan low 24°F · 18 in snow

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