Who Should / Shouldn’t Move to Frankfort
Frankfort is a strong fit for state-government employees, bourbon-industry-connected movers, and affordability-focused buyers. It's a weaker fit for buyers specifically prioritizing the lowest possible property tax rate.
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Learn moreBest fit: state-government employees and contractors
Frankfort's clearest case is for state-government workers and contractors, given the city's real, genuine role as Kentucky's actual capital and Public Administration's status as its largest employment sector.
Good fit: bourbon-industry-connected movers and first-time buyers
Buffalo Trace Distillery's real, named presence and Frankfort's genuinely affordable Zillow-cited home values make it a real, practical case for bourbon-industry workers and first-time buyers.
Weaker fit: buyers prioritizing the lowest property tax rate
Buyers who specifically prioritize the lowest possible Kentucky property tax rate should weigh Frankfort's own above-statewide rate (1.04%-1.20%) honestly against other Kentucky Tier A markets built in this project.
Key takeaways
- Best fit: state-government employees and contractors, given Frankfort's real role as Kentucky's capital.
- Good fit: bourbon-industry-connected movers and first-time buyers drawn to affordable Zillow-cited home values.
- Weaker fit: buyers specifically prioritizing the lowest possible Kentucky property tax rate.
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