Why Live in Sorgho
Sorgho, a neighborhood in Owensboro, is situated in a Rural Service Area, preserving its agricultural roots by limiting urban development. Residents often have farmland behind their homes, with housing options including ranch styles, bungalows, and Colonial-style two-story homes. Two subdivisions feature New Traditional brick homes built in the last 20 years, characterized by sidewalked streets and well-maintained lawns. Outdoor recreation is abundant, with Sorgho Elementary School's playground and ball fields available when school is out, and summer sports programs offered by The Daviess County Playground Association. Nearby parks include Ben Hawes Park, less than 4 miles north, offering mountain bike trails, an archery range, and a public golf course, and Panther Creek Park, 5 miles south, featuring a fishing lake, disc golf course, and ball diamonds. Retail options within the neighborhood are limited, but residents can visit Dollar General and The Cottage Farm Stand for local coffee and pastries. For more extensive shopping and dining, Owensboro is just 2 miles west, with options like Kroger and Moonlite Bar-b-q Inn. The Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport is nearby but does not add significant noise. Highway 56 and Audubon Parkway provide convenient routes to Owensboro and beyond. Schools in the area include Sorgho Elementary, Burns Middle School, and Apollo High School, with Apollo High offering a notable dual credit program through the Kentucky Community and Technical College system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sorgho a good place to live?
Sorgho is a good place to live. Sorgho is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Sorgho is a rural neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Sorgho has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 41. The average household income is $116,356 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 28.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Sorgho are home owners, with 9.7% of residents renting and 90.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Sorgho can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Sorgho neighborhood guide.
Is Sorgho, KY a safe neighborhood?
Sorgho, KY is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Sorgho?
The median home price in Sorgho is $345,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $69,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,780 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $76K a year to afford the median home price in Sorgho. The average household income in Sorgho is $116K.
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Home Trends in Sorgho, KY
On average, homes in Sorgho, KY sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sorgho, KY over the last 12 months is $345,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$345,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$367,067
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$345,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$206
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$345,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%