Median home value in zip code 42078 (Salem, KY) is $102,551, down 11.0% year over year. Part of the Paducah, KY-IL metropolitan area.

Home Value$102,551

YoY Change

-11.0%

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$20,510 on $102,551

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Affordable12.1% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$759

P/I12.1%

Afford$236K

Room+$134K

P&I $519Tax $73Ins $167

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + KY ins. 28% per HUD.

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42078 is part of the Paducah, KY-IL metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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