2024 Local Housing Data Available for Cities

The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) began examining the issue of housing in 2021. In addition to examining the worst outcomes of the crisis—homelessness and the plight of the unhoused—KLC has since partnered with experts, developers, and other key stakeholders to provide up-to-date housing resources and all types of housing information to KLC members.

Housing inventory is an issue in communities across Kentucky. While cities and regions strive to attract good jobs and quality of life, affordable and market-rate housing are instrumental foundations for success. Three studies done in the past year conclude that supply shortage is Kentucky's most pressing housing issue.

Information is available on all levels of housing and how communities fare locally in terms of inventory so stakeholders can work together on solutions to Kentucky's housing shortages. All 120 counties are facing a housing gap—it does not only affect urban areas; many rural communities have a larger supply gap in proportion to their population. While the housing supply shortage significantly impacts lower-income Kentuckians, there are gaps across the income spectrum for all types of housing.

As city leaders discuss, plan, and explore their strategies for housing and how it affects other aspects of city success, KLC will continue to research and partner with experts to share information, provide learning events and opportunities for city input.

Current Data on Housing

Kentucky Housing Corporation Housing Supply Gap Analysis - 2024

The Kentucky Housing Supply Gap Analysis comprehensively examines the current housing supply in Kentucky's 120 counties​. This interactive study allows readers to dig into a myriad of data on the county level. The report suggests that now is the time to develop informed, data-driven strategies to address housing challenges. While the housing supply shortage impacts lower income Kentuckians, the study shows that there are gaps across the income spectrum.

Kentucky Chamber Building a Foundation for Growth- 2024

In July 2024, the Kentucky Chamber Center for Policy and Research and the Home Builders Association of Kentucky released a report outlining the state's current and future housing needs and proposing policy solutions to ensure Kentucky has a strong foundation for growth.

Northern Kentucky ADD Northern Kentucky Housing Data Analysis -2023

This resource is for Northern Kentucky community leaders seeking to understand the state of housing inventory and cost related to Northern Kentucky's job market, household demographics, and commuting patterns. The eight fiscal courts that are a part of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD) commissioned the study in partnership with CVG Airport with NKADD serving as administrator. While this is not a plan, with housing playing such a key role in workforce retention and attraction, community leaders saw the completion of this study as a key resource to inform future discussion.

Learn more about KLC's housing and homelessness resources.