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Cost of Living in Trigg County, KY

Population 14,315 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$803
Median home value$207,700
Median household income$59,857

The median rent in Trigg County, KY is $803/month, 17% lower than the Kentucky median and 43% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $207,700, 38% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $59,857 a year, 6% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $32,120/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,050/mo

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Trigg County vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.

Trigg CountyKentuckyU.S.
Median rent$803$967$1,413
Median home value$207,700$205,600$332,700
Median household income$59,857$63,726$80,734
Homeownership rate76.9%68.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher21.7%27.6%35.7%
Poverty rate20.6%16.1%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.2%4.9%5.2%
Work from home10.3%10.2%15.1%
Median age45.839.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Trigg County, KY?

The median gross rent in Trigg County, KY is $803 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $32,120 a year in gross income.

Is Trigg County, KY expensive to live in?

Rent there is 43% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.5 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

Allegany County, MDRent $805 · Income $59,603Indiana County, PARent $800 · Income $60,208Crawford County, PARent $802 · Income $60,476Macon County, NCRent $803 · Income $59,061Northumberland County, PARent $806 · Income $60,583Pierce County, GARent $799 · Income $60,517

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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