Grant County, KY Intelligence
Grant County straddles I-75 in Northern Kentucky between Cincinnati and Lexington, with Williamstown as its seat and Dry Ridge as its retail heart. The Ark Encounter theme park has anchored a genuine tourism economy since 2016, layering hotel, restaurant, and service jobs on top of a housing market long defined by Cincinnati-metro commuters. Median values here run ahead of much of central Kentucky, and inventory turns faster than the county's population would suggest.
Active Listings
1
Master Commissioner sales
Annual Appreciation
-0.5%
Year over Year
Active Sales
$173k
Master Commissioner sales
Next Sale
Wed, Nov 18
Soonest Scheduled
Click any flood zone code to see what it means. Green = outside SFHA. Red = inside SFHA (insurance typically required).
Short-Term Rental Snapshot
Grant County · Airbnb / VRBO marketMedian Annual Revenue
$22,513
Median Nightly Rate
$172
Median Occupancy
58%
By Submarket
| Submarket | Annual Rev | ADR | Occ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence | $22,513 | $172 | 58% |
Nearest Tourism Draws
Attractions in the County
Market-level STR estimates (AirROI) and attraction distances (OpenStreetMap). Verify local short-term-rental ordinances before investing.

