salaryRent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,680 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Kentucky cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Kentucky. It is number 43 of 87 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hopkinsville?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hopkinsville
| Size | Hopkinsville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $456 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $749 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $969 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,127 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hopkinsville overall?
Everyday prices in Kentucky overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hopkinsville, so the Kentucky figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hopkinsville
Life in Hopkinsville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hopkinsville?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $27 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $172,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,210 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hopkinsville, KY?
Renting in Hopkinsville costs a median of about $1,167 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kentucky median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Hopkinsville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,680 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hopkinsville cheap or expensive?
Hopkinsville is rated OK: rent takes 26.4% of the typical household income of $52,996. It ranks 43rd cheapest of 87 Kentucky cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hopkinsville?
The median homeowner in Hopkinsville pays $1,128 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.
Is Hopkinsville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Kentucky are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Hopkinsville?
The median home value in Hopkinsville is $172,100, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
30,906 people live in Hopkinsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.