Median home value in zip code 42159 (Smiths Grove, KY) is $281,281, up 3.0% year over year. Part of the Bowling Green, KY metropolitan area.

Home Value$281,281

YoY Change

+3.0%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$56,256 on $281,281

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Stretch28.7% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,791

P/I28.7%

Afford$275K

Gap-$6K

P&I $1,422Tax $202Ins $167

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

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42159 is part of the Bowling Green, KY metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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