Graves County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Graves County Kentucky housing market data taken from the most recent 2021 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Graves County shows it has a Housing Units of 16,862 which is the third most housing units of all other counties in the greater Graves County region.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Graves County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Graves County depicts it has a Housing Density of 30.6 which is in the mid range of other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest housing density in the area is McCracken County which depicts a density of 129.6 (approximately 4.2 times bigger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 39.2, Graves County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Kentucky, housing density of 50.6, Graves County is approximately three-fourths the size.

In Figure 4, Graves County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Graves County shows it has a Housing Unit Change of 0.5% which is the smallest when sorted by change in the housing units of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Calloway County which depicts a housing units of 4.8% ( very much bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 6.5%, Graves County is approximately a twelfth the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Kentucky, change in the housing units of 3.5%, Graves County is approximately a sixth the size.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Graves County depicts it has a Renter Percent of 25.8% which is in the middle range of other counties in the metro area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 74.2% which is in the mid range of other counties in the metro area.

Graves County Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Graves County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Graves County depicts it has a Median Home Value of $109,000 which is in the center range of other counties in the local area. The county with the highest median home price in the area is McCracken County which depicts a home price of $145,200 (33.2% larger). Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Graves County Kentucky metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Graves County depicts it has a Median Gross Rent of $660 which is in the mid range of other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest rental rates in the area is McCracken County which shows a rental rates of $744 (12.7% larger). Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,096, Graves County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Kentucky, rental rates of $783, Graves County is about 18.6% smaller.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Graves County shows it has a Median Owner Cost of $609 which is in the mid range of other counties in the area. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Graves County metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 15% which is the second most cost as a percent of household income of all the counties in the greater Graves County region.

The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Graves County depicts it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 270% which is less than most other counties in the metro area.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Graves County depicts it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $976 which is in the mid range of other counties in the local area. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a Median Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $350 which is less than most other counties in the area.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Graves County has the largest proportion of owner cost less than $300 at 32% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $500 and $700 at 19% of the total and is ranked #1.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Graves County shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 18% which is the smallest in order of cost as a percent of household income of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Hickman County which shows a cost as a percent of household income of 22% (21.5% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Graves County depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 11% which is more than all other counties in the greater Graves County region.

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Graves County has the percentage of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct less than most other counties in the metro area at 20% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest in order of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other counties in the area in order of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 17% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 30pct to 40pct at 10% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the second smallest in terms of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other counties in the area in terms of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 15% of the total.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a Median Real Estate Taxes Paid of $723 which is the second smallest in terms of median real estate taxes paid of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest median real estate taxes paid in the area is Marshall County which depicts a taxes paid of $1,098 (51.9% larger). Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,551, Graves County is approximately a third the size. Also, versus the state of Kentucky, median real estate taxes paid of $1,252, Graves County is approximately half the size.

Graves County Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Graves County has the percentage of With HELOC no Primary Mortgage less than most other counties in the surrounding region at 49% of the total.

Graves County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 3.3 which is at the top of all other counties in the greater Graves County region. Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Graves County is about the same size. Also, compared with the state of Kentucky, family members per housing unit of 3.1, Graves County is only about 4.8% larger.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 5.6 which is the highest of all counties in the greater Graves County region. Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a Median Year Built of 1977 which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest year built in the area is Calloway County which depicts a year built of 1984 ( about the same size).

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. has the percentage of owner housing units in the middle range of other counties in the surrounding region at 3,712 of the total.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. has the smallest proportion of one unit detached at 0% of the total.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. has the percentage of value of homes built 2014 or later less than most other counties in the greater region at $167,100 of the total. Second, it has in the mid point range of other counties in the metropolitan area when sorted by value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $172,600 of the total. Third, it has less than most other counties in the local area as measured by value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $124,500 of the total. Also, it has less than most other counties in the metropolitan area when ranked by value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $113,700 of the total. In addition, it has in the mid range of other counties in the local area when sorted by value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $103,400 of the total. Furthermore, it has in the center range of other counties in the local area when ranked by value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $100,100 of the total. Next it has in the middle range of other counties in the metropolitan area as measured by value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $94,500 of the total. Additionally, it has less than most other counties in the surrounding region as measured by value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $80,400 of the total. And then, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $105,000 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being McCracken County with $131,600.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Graves County residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 2.6 which is more than all other counties in the area.

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Graves County shows it has a Renter-Household Size of 2.5 which is the second most renter household sizes of all the counties in the greater Graves County region. The county with the highest renter household size in the area is Hickman County which shows a renter household sizes of 3.2 (30.0% larger). Figure 38 shows the year that people who own homes moved into this region. has the smallest proportion of owners moved in 2015 to 2018 at 14% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2010 to 2014 at 31% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of owners moved in 2000 to 2009 at 18% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Graves County has one of the largest proportions of renters moved in 2019 or later at 50% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 McCracken County (55%), and #1 Calloway County (58%) are larger.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2004 which is the second most of all the counties in the metro area. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Graves County depicts it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2016 which is ranked #1 of all counties in the greater Graves County region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. has the percentage of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas the second smallest in order of homes using natural gas of all the other counties in the metro area at 36% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes using coal or coke at 3% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Graves County housing department, Kentucky department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Graves County depicts it has a Total In Group Quarters of 639 which is in the center range of other counties in the greater region.

Figure 44 shows the percentage of people who are living in group quarters to the total population for Graves County residents (these may include colleges and jails but also community centers for homelessness or that require a housing choice voucher which are run by certain nonprofits or an affordable housing department.) Graves County has the smallest proportion of number of people under 18 years of age and in group quarters at 91% of the total.