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Cost of Living in Warren County, KY

Population 140,918 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,002
Median home value$258,000
Median household income$65,794

The median rent in Warren County, KY is $1,002/month, 4% higher than the Kentucky median and 29% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $258,000, 22% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $65,794 a year, 3% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 18.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $40,080/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,305/mo

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Warren County vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.

Warren CountyKentuckyU.S.
Median rent$1,002$967$1,413
Median home value$258,000$205,600$332,700
Median household income$65,794$63,726$80,734
Homeownership rate55.6%68.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher32.3%27.6%35.7%
Poverty rate17.0%16.1%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.4%4.9%5.2%
Work from home7.6%10.2%15.1%
Median age33.339.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Warren County, KY?

The median gross rent in Warren County, KY is $1,002 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $40,080 a year in gross income.

Is Warren County, KY expensive to live in?

Rent there is 29% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.9 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 $80,548Boone County, KYRent $1,373 · Income $99,414Hardin County, KYRent $971 · Income $67,647Daviess County, KYRent $918 · Income $68,214

Counties with a similar cost of living

Lackawanna County, PARent $1,007 · Income $66,223Rowan County, NCRent $1,013 · Income $65,725Val Verde County, TXRent $994 · Income $66,100Upshur County, TXRent $995 · Income $66,208Floyd County, GARent $1,014 · Income $65,565Frio County, TXRent $1,016 · Income $66,010

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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