Barren River
Neighborhood in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Warren County 42101
Fixer-uppers near downtown and ranchers on acreage in the county
Sidewalks tend to line one side of the streets within Bowling Green’s city limits, while county homes — fewer and farther between — offer more privacy. Cottages and ranch-style homes, mostly from the 1950s and 1960s, range between $95,000 and $215,000 in price, depending on the size of their lots. Though some of the properties in the area date back to the late 1800s, new constructions come on lots as large as a quarter of an acre, fetching between $230,000 and $285,000.“A lot of growth is coming to the outlying areas of downtown that were considered less desirable or were considered college-age areas 20 or 30 years ago,” Gann says. “Young families are moving into older homes and areas around downtown and adding updates to be in a resurging but affordable area. There’s a slightly older demographic coming in to establish roots and make it a home."
Homes in the western, rural portion of Barren River come with spacious lots, ranging from half an acre to nearly 3 acres in size, with room for storage sheds, patios and decks. Brick ranch-style homes, built starting in the 1960s to the 1980s, and new traditional homes with subtle Craftsman features from the 1990s through the 2020s, cost between $160,000 and $320,000.
International grocers, Mexican restaurants and Bosnian cuisine
Local restaurants and grocers can be found on Old Morgantown Road. Behar Café serves specialty Bosnian dishes like cevapi, or beef sausages that come on Bosnian flatbread. It also offers espresso drinks topped with fluffy whipped cream and packaged groceries imported from Eastern Europe. Authentic Mexican cuisine in a laid-back atmosphere can be found at La Placita or Taqueria y Cafeteria Los Vazquez farther west. Several international food stores line Old Morgantown Road as well, and a Walmart Supercenter is nearby.Lampkin Park’s many sports courts and Baker Arboretum’s art collection
Lampkin Park is the athletic hub of the community, with two basketball courts, two tennis courts, five softball fields, six volleyball courts and a futsal court. It also has a playground and a splash pad for younger children. Every summer, the green space hosts the Southern Kentucky Fair, which has been bringing livestock shows, live entertainment, carnival rides and games to the community for more than 70 years. Batting cages and two baseball diamonds make up Pedigo Park. The Baker Arboretum and Downing Museum started as the private residence of an avid plant enthusiast and art collector. Statues frolic on 115 acres of dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples and 17 endangered species of Kentucky-native plants. The adjacent museum houses the most comprehensive collection of work from Joe Downing, a Kentucky-born artist who mainly worked in Paris and received praise from Pablo Picasso himself.U.S. Route 68 connects city, suburb and county, and buses run nearby
U.S. Route 68 encircles the suburban portion of Barren River and connects the surrounding rural properties to the city of Bowling Green. Interstate 165 runs through part of the community and eventually intersects with Interstate 65, which travels north to Louisville and south to Nashville. A couple of GOBG Transit buses stop in the neighborhood and continue throughout the city and the WKU campus. Western Kentucky University Transportation Services also maintains two free shuttles that pick riders up near Barren River.Two different school districts serve Barren River
Barren River is served by two different school districts, and most students who live within city limits are zoned for Bowling Green Independent Schools. Dishman-McGinnis Elementary School and Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary School both earn B-minus grades from Niche. Students may move forward to Bowling Green Junior High School, which scores an A-minus, before potentially concluding their secondary studies at A-rated Bowling Green High School. Students there can choose between 18 Advanced Placement courses, as well as career and technical education programs in business, child development, medical arts, industrial maintenance and other fields.Children living within the semicircle that U.S. Route 60 forms in Barren River may start their educational journeys at Warren Elementary School, which scores a B-minus, while those who live farther outside of city bounds may attend C-plus rated Lost River Elementary School. Henry F. Moss Middle School also receives a C-plus, while Warren Central High School maintains a B-minus.
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Julia Straka
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Erica Hildreth
Erica Hildreth
Hayden Outdoors Real Estate
(270) 517-5458
54 Total Sales
2 in Barren River
$60K - $286K Price Range
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Teresa Perkins
Teresa Perkins
CB/The Advantage Realtor Group
(270) 253-4393
126 Total Sales
2 in Barren River
$134K - $143K Price Range
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Dawn Quillen
Dawn Quillen
Hunt Real Estate Group
(270) 770-3654
14 Total Sales
2 in Barren River
$160K - $240K Price Range
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Justin Reesy
Justin Reesy
Keller Williams First Choice Realty
(364) 888-4652
266 Total Sales
15 in Barren River
$46K - $308K Price Range
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Lonnie Gann
Lonnie Gann
EXP Realty LLC
(270) 721-3003
7 Total Sales
1 in Barren River
$179,000 Price
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Brion Holland
BH
Brion Holland
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams First Choice Realty
(270) 770-5771
24 Total Sales
3 in Barren River
$85K - $148K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lampkin Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Barren River | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Barren River Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Barren River, Bowling Green sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Barren River, Bowling Green over the last 12 months is $157,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$183,450
Median Sale Price
$157,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$164,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
63
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$140
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,311
Number of Homes for Sale
26
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
5.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,217
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,507
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
800
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$499 - $2,080 per month
- Muse Bowling Green
- 1-4 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 546+ Sq Ft
- 1799 Russellville Rd
- Bowling Green, KY
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$455 - $1,150 per month
- The Registry
- 1-4 Beds
- 1-4 Baths
- 648+ Sq Ft
- 103 Old Morgantown Rd
- Bowling Green, KY
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$900 - $1,150 per month
- Walnut Creek Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 798+ Sq Ft
- 179 Walnut Creek Dr
- Bowling Green, KY
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,251
Median Age
29
Population under 18
30.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,177
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,241
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
68.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.1%
% Population in Labor Force
61.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
2
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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