Rents are 9% below what Oak Grove's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
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Oak Grove, KY is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Oak Grove, KY has changed in 5 years
Five years ago, renters in Oak Grove, KY paid around $1,042 a month. That figure now sits near $1,140, up 9.4% from the 2022 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in Oak Grove, KY now reports about $49,354, up from $37,297 in 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Oak Grove, KY adding about 263 residents over the five-year window, up 3.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 65.1% to 60.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Oak Grove, KY reflects that arc in its own way.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
The median rent in Oak Grove is $1,140/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,200/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $950/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,680/mo.
At 28% of local median household income ($49,354/yr), Oak Grove ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.
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At $1,140/mo, rent takes ~28% of Oak Grove's median household income ($49,354/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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