Housing is a hot topic all over the country, and it’s important at the county and local levels too. The Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD) recently released the Northern Kentucky Housing Data Analysis. This analysis focuses on the region’s needs and strategies to develop housing to ensure Northern Kentucky as a region can continue to grow and thrive as a community. You can read the full report here. The analysis is separated into county profiles. So, for those only interested in Kenton County, check out the Kenton County analysis here.  

As the chair's column indicated, the housing analysis highlighted various topics. One of those topics was planning for future population growth. By 2060, the Kenton County population is projected to grow by 20%, which means there will be a need for continuously increasing housing options to accommodate this growth.

The housing analysis forecasts that Kenton County needs to produce 1,827 new housing units by 2028. These housing units need to vary across types. The analysis found that three- and four-bedroom homes and higher-end rentals make up much of the development that has happened in recent history. There is a demand for one- and two-bedroom rental options, entry-level ownership options, and middle- and upper-middle-range single-family housing. One- and two-bedroom homes need to be included across most income levels.