Living in Betsy Layne, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Betsy Layne · Census data 2020–2024
Betsy Layne has 557 residents with a median age of 61.8. The median household income is $31,838 (50% lower than the Kentucky median), the median rent is $1,100/month.
Betsy Layne is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Betsy Layne at a glance
- Population
- 557
- Median age
- 61.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $31,838State: $63,726
- Median rent
- $1,100/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 71.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
Is Betsy Layne a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 40%; a poverty rate of 34.3%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Betsy Layne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Betsy Layne the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,169 a month in housing costs.
Betsy Layne median household income
The median household income in Betsy Layne is $31,838 and the income per person is $21,058. 34.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Betsy Layne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 287
- Owner-occupied
- 71.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 1.94
Betsy Layne demographics
- Population
- 557
- Median age
- 61.8
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 49.4%
- Households
- 287
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Betsy Layne ›
Education in Betsy Layne
16.5% of adults 25 and older in Betsy Layne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Betsy Layne
- Unemployment rate
- 40%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Betsy Layne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Layne | 557 | $31,838 | — | $1,100 |
| Coal Run Village | 1,724 | $52,750 | $132,400 | $893 |
| Allen | 157 | $36,250 | $77,500 | $941 |
| Pikeville | 7,490 | $39,955 | $263,800 | $862 |
| Martin | 494 | $30,682 | — | $358 |
| McDowell | 718 | $14,474 | $73,100 | $255 |
| Prestonsburg | 3,765 | $25,746 | $161,300 | $592 |
| Wayland | 316 | $28,333 | $40,500 | $633 |
| Auxier | 651 | $116,991 | $110,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Betsy Layne, KY?
The median household income in Betsy Layne is $31,838, 50% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Betsy Layne?
The median gross rent in Betsy Layne is $1,100 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Betsy Layne, KY a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 40%; a poverty rate of 34.3%.
What is the median age in Betsy Layne?
The median age in Betsy Layne is 61.8 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Betsy Layne?
The unemployment rate in Betsy Layne is 40% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Betsy Layne?
16.5% of adults in Betsy Layne 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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