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Cost of Living in Jessamine County, KY

Population 54,588 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,124
Median home value$268,100
Median household income$74,576

The median rent in Jessamine County, KY is $1,124/month, 16% higher than the Kentucky median and 20% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $268,100, 19% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $74,576 a year, 17% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 18.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $44,960/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,356/mo

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Jessamine County vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.

Jessamine CountyKentuckyU.S.
Median rent$1,124$967$1,413
Median home value$268,100$205,600$332,700
Median household income$74,576$63,726$80,734
Homeownership rate66.7%68.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher33.5%27.6%35.7%
Poverty rate11.3%16.1%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.1%4.9%5.2%
Work from home11.2%10.2%15.1%
Median age38.739.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Jessamine County, KY?

The median gross rent in Jessamine County, KY is $1,124 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Jessamine County, KY?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $44,960 a year in gross income.

Is Jessamine County, KY expensive to live in?

Rent there is 20% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.6 times the median household income.

Other counties in Kentucky

Jefferson County, KYRent $1,149 · Income $69,866Fayette County, KYRent $1,164 · Income $69,479Kenton County, KYRent $1,069 · Income $80,548Warren County, KYRent $1,002 · Income $65,794Boone County, KYRent $1,373 · Income $99,414Hardin County, KYRent $971 · Income $67,647

Counties with a similar cost of living

Blue Earth County, MNRent $1,123 · Income $74,477Pennington County, SDRent $1,120 · Income $74,517Johnson County, IARent $1,122 · Income $74,935Clark County, INRent $1,129 · Income $74,214Grant County, WARent $1,116 · Income $73,267Flathead County, MTRent $1,142 · Income $73,925

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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