Living in Clarkson, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clarkson · Census data 2020–2024
Clarkson has 865 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $24,531 (62% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $88,900, the median rent is $552/month.
Clarkson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clarkson at a glance
- Population
- 865
- Median age
- 31.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $24,531State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $88,900State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $552/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 38%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Clarkson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 62% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 32.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Clarkson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clarkson the median home value is $88,900, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $552 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $933 a month in housing costs.
Clarkson median household income
The median household income in Clarkson is $24,531 and the income per person is $29,054. 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Clarkson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 366
- Owner-occupied
- 38%
- Renter-occupied
- 62%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.74
Clarkson demographics
- Population
- 865
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 31.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 316
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clarkson ›
Education in Clarkson
5.6% of adults 25 and older in Clarkson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clarkson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Clarkson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson | 865 | $24,531 | $88,900 | $552 |
| Leitchfield | 6,819 | $44,347 | $159,100 | $621 |
| Caneyville | 474 | $21,563 | $116,400 | $671 |
| Upton | 606 | $43,173 | $156,500 | $799 |
| Sonora | 653 | $51,250 | $185,400 | $544 |
| Cecilia | 503 | $71,544 | — | — |
| Bonnieville | 326 | $46,042 | $148,400 | $750 |
| Brownsville | 1,068 | $35,481 | $161,000 | $675 |
| Rineyville | 2,470 | $84,511 | $257,100 | $946 |
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What is the median household income in Clarkson, KY?
The median household income in Clarkson is $24,531, 62% lower 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 Clarkson?
The median home value in Clarkson is $88,900, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Clarkson?
The median gross rent in Clarkson is $552 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Clarkson, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 62% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 32.3%.
What is the median age in Clarkson?
The median age in Clarkson is 31.9 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Clarkson?
The average commute to work in Clarkson is 24 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clarkson?
The unemployment rate in Clarkson is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clarkson?
5.6% of adults in Clarkson 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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