Publication | Severe Housing Problems in Kentucky

By Joe Kercsmar, Research Analyst, CEDIK
Published on Oct. 17, 2023

This publication provides a closer look at severe housing problems as well as the differences across rural and urban Kentucky. There are several criteria that fall under severe housing problems, such as overcrowding, high housing costs, lack of kitchen facilities, or lack of plumbing facilities...

Publication | Housing Trends and Commuting Patterns

By Joe Kercsmar, Research Analyst, CEDIK
Published on May. 15, 2021

Commuting distances have increased over time, and have increased the most, for low income workers (Schleith & Horner, 2014). Low income workers spend a higher percentage of their income on commuting.

Publication | Housing in Kentucky Overview

By Joe Kercsmar, Research Analyst, CEDIK, Dr. Alison Davis, Professor and Executive Director, CEDIK, and Simona Balazs, Research Director, CEDIK
Published on Feb. 15, 2020

Traditionally, moving into a home is a symbol of personal independence, a source of pride, a first step to creating personal wealth, and a goal shared by many.  Furthermore, economic growth and development is linked, as well to the housing market.

Publication | Housing Availability

By Joe Kercsmar, Research Analyst, CEDIK, Dr. Alison Davis, Professor and Executive Director, CEDIK, and Simona Balazs, Research Director, CEDIK
Published on Feb. 15, 2020

Historically, there has been an imbalance between housing demand and supply in US which has impacted the housing prices and limited the choices families and individuals have for housing inventory.