City Intelligence

Frankfort, KY

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Frankfort. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

84/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketA-
EnvironmentA
WeatherA+

Population

51,579

Median Home

$185K

Median Income

$63K

Zip Codes Covered

1

With a population of 51,579, Frankfort is a mid-sized KY city. Median household income is $63K with homes valued around $185K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Frankfort, KY. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$185K

Vacancy Rate

6.0%

Owner-Occupied

64%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Frankfort, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

40601

Area Stats

Pop: 51,579

Home Value: $185K

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Schools Near Frankfort

Schools in and around Frankfort, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (7)

Bridgeport Elementary School

Early Learning Village

Elkhorn Elementary School

Frankfort Early Learning Academy

Hearn Elementary

Peaks Mill Elementary

Westridge Elementary

Middle Schools (8)

Bondurant Middle School

Collins Lane

Elkhorn Middle School

Frankfort Career Development Center

Franklin County Career and Technical Ctr

Panther Transition Academy

Second Street School

The Academy

High Schools (4)

Frankfort High School

Franklin County High School

Western Hills High School

William Cofield High School

Private Schools (4)

CAPITAL DAY SCHOOL

GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL

STEWART HOME & SCHOOL

THE FRANKFORT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Livability Grades

How Frankfort stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketA-
EnvironmentA
WeatherA+
AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Frankfort and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.