Living in Briarwood, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Briarwood · Census data 2020–2024
Briarwood has 388 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $73,500 (15% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $206,500, the median rent is $1,630/month.
Briarwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Briarwood at a glance
- Population
- 388
- Median age
- 47.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $73,500State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $206,500State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,630/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 84%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Briarwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 9.9%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Briarwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Briarwood the median home value is $206,500, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,630 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,330 a month in housing costs.
Briarwood median household income
The median household income in Briarwood is $73,500 and the income per person is $43,424. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Briarwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 212
- Owner-occupied
- 84%
- Renter-occupied
- 16%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.83
Briarwood demographics
- Population
- 388
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 27.1%
- Households
- 212
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Briarwood ›
Education in Briarwood
50.8% of adults 25 and older in Briarwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 19.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Briarwood
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Briarwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood | 388 | $73,500 | $206,500 | $1,630 |
| Plantation | 1,013 | $82,167 | $246,000 | $1,425 |
| Westwood | 432 | $101,875 | $337,800 | — |
| Langdon Place | 917 | $100,313 | $330,300 | $1,181 |
| Moorland | 479 | $72,750 | $228,200 | $1,508 |
| Rolling Hills | 982 | $84,375 | $275,300 | $900 |
| Murray Hill | 594 | $99,063 | $404,300 | $2,600 |
| Meadowbrook Farm | 109 | $81,875 | $262,500 | — |
| Goose Creek | 263 | $115,625 | $343,100 | $683 |
More for people moving to Briarwood
Briarwood ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Briarwood: FAQ
What is the median household income in Briarwood, KY?
The median household income in Briarwood is $73,500, 15% 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 Briarwood?
The median home value in Briarwood is $206,500, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Briarwood?
The median gross rent in Briarwood is $1,630 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Briarwood, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 9.9%.
What is the median age in Briarwood?
The median age in Briarwood is 47.2 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Briarwood?
The average commute to work in Briarwood is 20 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Briarwood?
The unemployment rate in Briarwood is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Briarwood?
50.8% of adults in Briarwood 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: