Land and home values in McLean County, Kentucky
McLean County (suburban, Owensboro, KY) covers 253 square miles and 3 census tracts. Residential land is about $1.32 per sq ft at the county median, from $1.20 in its most rural tracts to $1.33 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $173,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $970 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $1.32 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $57,630 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $14,407 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $7,180 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $173,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $97,300 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $263,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $157 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $745 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $970 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,280 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $1,280 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 6.7% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | 2 | $1.20 | $157,000 | $970 |
| Rural | 1 | $1.32 | $173,000 | $1,030 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Grove | Community | $1.47 | $196,000 |
| Sacramento | Town | $1.45 | $86,500 |
| Calhoun | Town | $1.36 | $130,000 |
| Oak Tree | Subdivision | $1.30 | $164,000 |
| Meadowlark Estates Mobile Home Park | Subdivision | $1.28 | $154,000 |
| Livermore | Town | $1.26 | $155,000 |
| Island | Town | $1.24 | $86,100 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in McLean County, KY?
Residential land in McLean County, KY is about $1.32 per square foot, or $57,630 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $14,407. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in McLean County, KY?
The typical (median) home in McLean County, KY is worth about $173,000, with entry-level homes around $97,300 and upper-end homes around $263,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in McLean County, KY?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $970 a month in McLean County, KY, a 1-bedroom about $745 and a 3-bedroom about $1,280 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in McLean County, KY?
Farmland averages about $7,180 an acre in McLean County, KY (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.