Living in Bellemeade, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bellemeade · Census data 2020–2024
Bellemeade has 851 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $97,639 (53% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $353,200, the median rent is $1,938/month.
Bellemeade is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bellemeade at a glance
- Population
- 851
- Median age
- 51.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $97,639State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $353,200State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,938/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Bellemeade a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 72% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Bellemeade
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bellemeade the median home value is $353,200, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,938 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,038 a month in housing costs.
Bellemeade median household income
The median household income in Bellemeade is $97,639 and the income per person is $61,351. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Bellemeade: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 411
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.12
Bellemeade demographics
- Population
- 851
- Median age
- 51.8
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 401
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bellemeade ›
Education in Bellemeade
58.4% of adults 25 and older in Bellemeade have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 19.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bellemeade
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 23.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Bellemeade vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellemeade | 851 | $97,639 | $353,200 | $1,938 |
| Hurstbourne | 4,702 | $116,094 | $542,600 | $1,644 |
| Lyndon | 11,030 | $65,679 | $276,800 | $1,246 |
| Wildwood | 220 | $107,083 | $328,700 | $1,200 |
| Norwood | 424 | $111,458 | $369,100 | $1,771 |
| Blue Ridge Manor | 743 | $70,536 | $229,600 | $1,765 |
| Moorland | 479 | $72,750 | $228,200 | $1,508 |
| Sycamore | 118 | $65,000 | $196,700 | — |
| Briarwood | 388 | $73,500 | $206,500 | $1,630 |
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What is the median household income in Bellemeade, KY?
The median household income in Bellemeade is $97,639, 53% higher 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 Bellemeade?
The median home value in Bellemeade is $353,200, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Bellemeade?
The median gross rent in Bellemeade is $1,938 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Bellemeade, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 72% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Bellemeade?
The median age in Bellemeade is 51.8 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Bellemeade?
The average commute to work in Bellemeade is 19 minutes; 23.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bellemeade?
The unemployment rate in Bellemeade is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bellemeade?
58.4% of adults in Bellemeade 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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