Living in Belfry, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belfry · Census data 2020–2024
Belfry has 118 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median home value is $163,900.
Belfry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Belfry at a glance
- Population
- 118
- Median age
- 40.2State: 39.1
- Median home value
- $163,900State: $205,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 85.4%
Is Belfry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Belfry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Belfry the median home value is $163,900, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Belfry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 107
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 33.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 1.66
33.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Belfry has many vacation and second homes.
Belfry demographics
- Population
- 118
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 12.7%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 71
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belfry ›
Education in Belfry
85.4% of adults 25 and older in Belfry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 35.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Belfry
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 50%
- Drive alone
- 50%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Belfry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfry | 118 | — | $163,900 | — |
| South Williamson | 472 | $56,484 | $169,800 | $723 |
| Williamson | 2,919 | $21,875 | $89,600 | $489 |
| McCarr | 265 | $37,043 | — | — |
| Matewan | 505 | $16,105 | $112,100 | $355 |
| Delbarton | 333 | $40,750 | $85,000 | — |
| Sarah Ann | 473 | $99,115 | $87,700 | — |
| Coal Run Village | 1,724 | $52,750 | $132,400 | $893 |
| Holden | 670 | $102,589 | $112,400 | — |
More for people moving to Belfry
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What is the average home price in Belfry?
The median home value in Belfry is $163,900, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
Is Belfry, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median.
What is the median age in Belfry?
The median age in Belfry is 40.2 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Belfry?
The unemployment rate in Belfry is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Belfry?
85.4% of adults in Belfry 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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