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Cost of Living in Morgan County, KY

Population 14,053 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$663
Median home value$118,200
Median household income$47,913

The median rent in Morgan County, KY is $663/month, 31% lower than the Kentucky median and 53% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $118,200, 64% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $47,913 a year, 25% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.6%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $26,520/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $598/mo

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Morgan County vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.

Morgan CountyKentuckyU.S.
Median rent$663$967$1,413
Median home value$118,200$205,600$332,700
Median household income$47,913$63,726$80,734
Homeownership rate78.9%68.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher18.7%27.6%35.7%
Poverty rate17.1%16.1%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.1%4.9%5.2%
Work from home6.4%10.2%15.1%
Median age41.939.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Morgan County, KY?

The median gross rent in Morgan County, KY is $663 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $26,520 a year in gross income.

Is Morgan County, KY expensive to live in?

Rent there is 53% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.5 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

Pushmataha County, OKRent $667 · Income $47,940Adair County, OKRent $667 · Income $48,041Crenshaw County, ALRent $661 · Income $48,560Wayne County, MORent $665 · Income $47,226Dunklin County, MORent $648 · Income $47,849Wyoming County, WVRent $650 · Income $48,440

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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