Living in Bardstown, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bardstown · Census data 2020–2024
Bardstown has 13,804 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $51,381 (19% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $203,500, the median rent is $977/month.
Bardstown at a glance
- Population
- 13,804
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $51,381State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $203,500State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $977/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 61.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Bardstown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Kentucky median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Bardstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bardstown the median home value is $203,500, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $977 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,275 a month in housing costs.
Bardstown median household income
The median household income in Bardstown is $51,381 and the income per person is $31,358. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Bardstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,820
- Owner-occupied
- 61.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.9%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.37
Bardstown demographics
- Population
- 13,804
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 5,677
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bardstown ›
Education in Bardstown
26.7% of adults 25 and older in Bardstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bardstown
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Bardstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown | 13,804 | $51,381 | $203,500 | $977 |
| Fairfield | 194 | $90,781 | — | — |
| Bloomfield | 1,124 | $55,063 | $182,100 | $750 |
| Loretto | 683 | $61,250 | $183,100 | $797 |
| New Haven | 837 | $70,000 | $161,700 | $845 |
| Chaplin | 337 | $94,352 | $217,200 | — |
| Lebanon Junction | 2,327 | $54,778 | $156,000 | $827 |
| Springfield | 2,899 | $48,750 | $168,600 | $816 |
| Taylorsville | 1,496 | $43,259 | $164,200 | $939 |
More for people moving to Bardstown
Bardstown ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Bardstown: FAQ
What is the median household income in Bardstown, KY?
The median household income in Bardstown is $51,381, 19% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bardstown?
The median home value in Bardstown is $203,500, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Bardstown?
The median gross rent in Bardstown is $977 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Bardstown, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 14.7%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Kentucky median.
What is the median age in Bardstown?
The median age in Bardstown is 38.1 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Bardstown?
The average commute to work in Bardstown is 21 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bardstown?
The unemployment rate in Bardstown is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bardstown?
26.7% of adults in Bardstown have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: