Owensboro, Kentucky · ZIP 42303

Owensboro — ZIP 42303

Owensboro (42303) scores 43/100 — Below Average for Owensboro. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $221K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share15%

Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency43%

Avg reading proficiency45%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100

Typical home value$221K

Median rent$935/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$221K

Median Rent

$935/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,845

Violent Crime

279

Property Crime

1,566

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Daviess County, Kentucky (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Newton Parrish Elementary School	KG–05	545	63%	54%
Daviess County Middle School	06–08	870	51%	56%
Country Heights Elementary School	PK–05	462	49%	51%
Highland Elementary School	PK–05	440	49%	53%
Deer Park Elementary School	PK–05	480	45%	48%
Daviess County High School	09–12	1,750	42%	52%
East View Elementary School	PK–05	440	38%	36%
College View Middle School	06–08	821	36%	38%
Estes Elementary School	PK–05	492	27%	27%
Meadow Lands Elementary School	PK–05	479	27%	37%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

42,038

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

39.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 42303 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 42303 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 42303 is approximately $221K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 42303 in Owensboro has an overall NeighborScore of 43/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.