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The true cost of owning a home in Kentucky includes property tax at 0.83%, homeowners insurance averaging $1,700/year, transfer tax, plus PMI if your down payment is under 20 percent.

Current 30 year fixed, conventional: 6.85% · as of October 10, 2026

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State median: $195,000

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Live FRED 30yr fixed: 6.85%

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Property tax rate

Kentucky average: 0.83%

Home insurance

State average: $1,700/yr

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At closing

Kentucky closing costs

Kentucky charges a real estate transfer tax of about 0.100% of the sale price, typically paid by the seller.

$0.50 per $500

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