Housing by town in Nelson County, Kentucky
Nelson County, Kentucky has 4 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,008 (±$73) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $761 in 2015–2019 (+32.5%; No measurable change after inflation).
Bardstown has the highest median gross rent ($977) and Bloomfield the lowest ($750).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,008 (±$73)
- Households that rent
- 21.7%
- Median household income
- $69,562
- Places
- 4
Cities, towns and townships in Nelson County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown | $977 | 38.9% | $51,381 | $203,500 | $1,810 |
| Bloomfield | $750 | 21.6% | $55,063 | $182,100 | $1,399 |
| Fairfield | — | 2.6% | $90,781 | — | — |
| New Haven | $845 | 32.7% | $70,000 | $161,700 | $1,185 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,350 | $30,550 | $48,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,900 | $55,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,250 | $62,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,600 | $69,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,100 | $75,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,600 | $80,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,100 | $86,500 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $57,600 | $92,100 |
How the places in Nelson County rank across Kentucky
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Crime reported to police in Nelson County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 52 | 462 | 966 | 47,814 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 50 | 103 | 333 | 685 | 48,641 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 23 | 47 | 353 | 718 | 49,174 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Nelson County recorded 23 violent and 353 property crimes, 47 and 718 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Nelson County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County Sheriff's Office | 33,933 | 15 | 107 |
| Bardstown Police Department | 14,238 | 8 | 246 |
| Bloomfield Police Department | 1,003 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Nelson County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40004 | 30,601 | $1,037 | $242,200 | $66,578 | 26.7% |
| 40013 | 6,670 | $722 | $265,300 | $100,226 | 6.3% |
| 40051 | 4,658 | $821 | $212,900 | $80,337 | 14.2% |
| 40008 | 4,020 | $810 | $224,000 | $66,486 | 16.2% |
| 40107 | 2,187 | $1,053 | $204,000 | $60,398 | 21.0% |
| 40012 | 712 | — | $219,400 | $105,033 | 4.5% |
| 40052 | 655 | — | — | $45,750 | 12.9% |
| 40020 | 199 | — | — | $90,712 | 2.5% |
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Questions about Nelson County
What is the crime rate in Nelson County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Nelson County recorded 47 violent and 718 property crimes per 100,000 residents (23 violent and 353 property crimes in all).
Which place in Nelson County has the highest rent?
Bardstown has the highest median gross rent, $977 (±$104) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Nelson County has the lowest rent?
Bloomfield has the lowest median gross rent, $750 (±$361) a month.
What is the median rent in Nelson County, Kentucky?
The median gross rent in Nelson County is $1,008 (±$73) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nelson County, Kentucky
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nelson County, Kentucky
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Nelson County, KY HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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