Living in Barlow, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barlow · Census data 2020–2024
Barlow has 564 residents with a median age of 32.3. The median household income is $27,054 (58% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $68,100, the median rent is $538/month.
Barlow is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Barlow at a glance
- Population
- 564
- Median age
- 32.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $27,054State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $68,100State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $538/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 47.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Barlow a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 36.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Barlow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barlow the median home value is $68,100, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $538 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $694 a month in housing costs.
Barlow median household income
The median household income in Barlow is $27,054 and the income per person is $19,330. 36.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Barlow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 329
- Owner-occupied
- 47.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.4%
- Vacant
- 18.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.11
Barlow demographics
- Population
- 564
- Median age
- 32.3
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 267
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barlow ›
Education in Barlow
5.6% of adults 25 and older in Barlow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barlow
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 89.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Barlow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow | 564 | $27,054 | $68,100 | $538 |
| La Center | 694 | $56,776 | $92,300 | $900 |
| Wickliffe | 797 | $34,509 | $68,400 | — |
| Mound City | 681 | $41,250 | $55,600 | $775 |
| Cairo | 1,682 | $41,912 | $32,000 | $515 |
| Bandana | 311 | $96,691 | $126,300 | — |
| Blandville | 107 | $47,500 | $67,500 | — |
| Kevil | 624 | $42,500 | $137,500 | $875 |
| Wyatt | 243 | $24,773 | $47,100 | $598 |
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What is the median household income in Barlow, KY?
The median household income in Barlow is $27,054, 58% 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 Barlow?
The median home value in Barlow is $68,100, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Barlow?
The median gross rent in Barlow is $538 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Barlow, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 36.9%.
What is the median age in Barlow?
The median age in Barlow is 32.3 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Barlow?
The average commute to work in Barlow is 21 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barlow?
The unemployment rate in Barlow is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barlow?
5.6% of adults in Barlow 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.
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