Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Bowling Green

Affordability in Bowling Green, KY

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Bowling Green is $998 per month and the median household income is $48,873 per year. With 63% of households renting, demand for affordable options is significant -- and Bowling Green has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties offering 675 total units across the city.

Safety

According to the Bowling Green Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Bowling Green had a violent crime rate of 231 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

For flood risk, none of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Bowling Green are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, based on property-level flood data.

Getting Around Bowling Green

The area around assisted properties in Bowling Green scores 76 (Very Walkable) on Walk Score, meaning most errands can be accomplished on foot. The Bike Score is 47, indicating some biking infrastructure is available. Both scores are according to Walk Score and reflect conditions near the assisted properties listed on this page.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 42 schools across 3 districts serve Bowling Green, including 18 elementary, 5 middle, 15 high schools, and 4 other schools. Ratings and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Bowling Green, KY

The median household income in Bowling Green is $48,873 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $998 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), and about 63% of households rent rather than own.

Affordable and income-based housing in Bowling Green spans 675 units across 8 properties. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are restricted based on income limits set by HUD, so they are typically well below the citywide median.

• Median household income: $48,873/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median gross rent: $998/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 63% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units available: 675 across 8 properties

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 8 HUD-assisted properties in Bowling Green were mapped against FEMA flood zone data, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Renters at these properties face minimal flood exposure based on available flood mapping.