Living in Buckner, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buckner · Census data 2020–2024
Buckner has 4,119 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $164,219 (158% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $425,400, the median rent is $1,762/month.
Buckner at a glance
- Population
- 4,119
- Median age
- 36.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $164,219State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $425,400State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,762/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Buckner a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 158% higher than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 0.1%.
Cons: Home values 107% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Buckner
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buckner the median home value is $425,400, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,762 per month, which is 22% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,313 a month in housing costs.
Buckner median household income
The median household income in Buckner is $164,219 and the income per person is $52,907. 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Buckner: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,184
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 3.12
Buckner demographics
- Population
- 4,119
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 9.7%
- Households
- 1,184
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buckner ›
Education in Buckner
56.1% of adults 25 and older in Buckner have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 24.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buckner
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Buckner vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner | 4,119 | $164,219 | $425,400 | $1,762 |
| Crestwood | 6,356 | $108,046 | $338,200 | $1,188 |
| La Grange | 10,311 | $88,464 | $283,200 | $1,143 |
| Pewee Valley | 1,483 | $156,979 | $545,500 | — |
| Orchard Grass Hills | 1,912 | $107,000 | $301,500 | $1,817 |
| Westport | 275 | $53,047 | $326,600 | $938 |
| Coldstream | 1,331 | $109,226 | $277,700 | $2,313 |
| Worthington Hills | 1,957 | $73,889 | $224,100 | $1,766 |
| Goshen | 989 | $88,188 | $307,200 | $2,288 |
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What is the median household income in Buckner, KY?
The median household income in Buckner is $164,219, 158% 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 Buckner?
The median home value in Buckner is $425,400, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Buckner?
The median gross rent in Buckner is $1,762 per month, about 22% of household income.
Is Buckner, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 158% higher than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 0.1%. Minuses: home values 107% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Buckner?
The median age in Buckner is 36.5 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Buckner?
The average commute to work in Buckner is 25 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buckner?
The unemployment rate in Buckner is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buckner?
56.1% of adults in Buckner 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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