Living in Cannonsburg, Kentucky

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cannonsburg · Census data 2020–2024

Cannonsburg has 1,129 residents with a median age of 30. The median household income is $76,450 (20% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $179,900, the median rent is $864/month.

Cannonsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Cannonsburg at a glance

Population
1,129
Median age
30State: 39.1
Median household income
$76,450State: $63,726
Median home value
$179,900State: $205,600
Median rent
$864/moState: $967
Homeowners
62%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
Average commute
21 min

Is Cannonsburg a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%.

Cons: Unemployment of 10.3%.

The weather is best in May and August to October.

Cost of living in Cannonsburg

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cannonsburg the median home value is $179,900, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $864 per month, which is 14.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,030 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Cannonsburg$179,900
Kentucky$205,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Cannonsburg$864
Kentucky$967
United States$1,413

Cannonsburg median household income

The median household income in Cannonsburg is $76,450 and the income per person is $28,689. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).

Median household income

Cannonsburg$76,450
Kentucky$63,726
United States$80,734

Housing in Cannonsburg: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
453
Owner-occupied
62%
Renter-occupied
38%
Vacant
7.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1965
Average household size
2.68

Cannonsburg demographics

Population
1,129
Median age
30
Under 18
33.5%
65 and older
11.3%
Households
421
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
6.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White89.7%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cannonsburg ›

Education in Cannonsburg

9.2% of adults 25 and older in Cannonsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Cannonsburg9.2%
Kentucky27.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Cannonsburg

Unemployment rate
10.3%State: 4.9%
Average commute
21 minState: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
69.1%

Cannonsburg vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Cannonsburg1,129$76,450$179,900$864
Ironville411$36,856——
Catlettsburg1,557$38,276$82,500$630
Ashland21,295$52,715$125,000$872
Kenova2,944$53,683$109,000$647
Westwood4,473$73,511$92,200$853
South Point3,099$80,341$184,000$872
Bellefonte1,419$117,250$282,600$1,726
Ceredo1,528$49,635$126,800$765

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Living in Cannonsburg: FAQ

What is the median household income in Cannonsburg, KY?

The median household income in Cannonsburg is $76,450, 20% 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 Cannonsburg?

The median home value in Cannonsburg is $179,900, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.

How much is rent in Cannonsburg?

The median gross rent in Cannonsburg is $864 per month, about 14.9% of household income.

Is Cannonsburg, KY a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: unemployment of 10.3%.

What is the median age in Cannonsburg?

The median age in Cannonsburg is 30 years (Kentucky: 39.1).

How long is the commute in Cannonsburg?

The average commute to work in Cannonsburg is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Cannonsburg?

The unemployment rate in Cannonsburg is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Cannonsburg?

9.2% of adults in Cannonsburg 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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