Kenton County, KY Intelligence
Kenton County anchors Northern Kentucky's Cincinnati metro side, with Covington fronting the Ohio River and dense suburbs stretching south through Ft. Wright, Ludlow, Erlanger, and Independence. As Kentucky's third-largest county, it carries a corporate and urban-core mix — high owner-occupied share, strong incomes, and consistent MC docket volume feeding a dedicated scraper. Cross-river pricing dynamics with downtown Cincinnati keep flip and rental math active across most ZIPs.
Active Listings
4
Master Commissioner sales
Annual Appreciation
+3.6%
Year over Year
Active Sales
$786k
Master Commissioner sales
Next Sale
Tue, Oct 6
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
Kenton County · Airbnb / VRBO marketMedian Annual Revenue
$26,553
Median Nightly Rate
$224
Median Occupancy
46%
By Submarket
| Submarket | Annual Rev | ADR | Occ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | $26,553 | $224 | 46% |
| Independence | $21,473 | $169 | 55% |
Nearest Tourism Draws
Attractions in the County
Market-level STR estimates (AirROI) and attraction distances (OpenStreetMap). Verify local short-term-rental ordinances before investing.

