Rowan County, Kentucky
Morehead Real Estate and Local Guide
A university town and seat of Rowan County set in the foothills of eastern Kentucky, surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest and Cave Run Lake. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Morehead best.
About the area
Living in Morehead, KY
An official Kentucky Trail Town, designated in 2012, with the Sheltowee Trace running through downtown.
The housing market
Homes in Morehead
- About 31% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting the large student renter population tied to Morehead State University.
- Roughly 51% of housing is detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $176,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Morehead home
Morehead State University
Public university established in 1887 and the city's largest employer
Cave Run Lake
8,270-acre reservoir known as the Musky Capitol of the South
Kentucky Folk Art Center
Museum housing a permanent collection of self-taught folk art
Daniel Boone National Forest
Surrounds Morehead with over 100 miles of multi-use trails
Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail
Long-distance trail that runs through downtown Morehead, a designated Trail Town since 2012
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.