Living in Corinth, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Corinth · Census data 2020–2024
Corinth has 226 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $51,667 (19% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $150,000, the median rent is $646/month.
Corinth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Corinth at a glance
- Population
- 226
- Median age
- 44State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $51,667State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $150,000State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $646/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 52.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.3%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Corinth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 31.1%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Corinth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Corinth the median home value is $150,000, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $646 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $691 a month in housing costs.
Corinth median household income
The median household income in Corinth is $51,667 and the income per person is $27,226. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Corinth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 144
- Owner-occupied
- 52.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.4%
- Vacant
- 20.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.98
Corinth demographics
- Population
- 226
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 9.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 114
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Corinth ›
Education in Corinth
2.3% of adults 25 and older in Corinth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Corinth
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.5%
Corinth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth | 226 | $51,667 | $150,000 | $646 |
| Sadieville | 370 | $61,125 | $203,300 | $950 |
| Williamstown | 3,945 | $95,050 | $209,800 | $721 |
| Berry | 253 | $68,854 | $99,300 | $1,268 |
| Owenton | 1,511 | $55,438 | $137,500 | $726 |
| Dry Ridge | 2,441 | $55,995 | $216,800 | $811 |
| Stamping Ground | 994 | $62,500 | $204,300 | $1,077 |
| Georgetown | 39,117 | $80,088 | $265,400 | $1,255 |
| Cynthiana | 6,458 | $54,647 | $172,500 | $770 |
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What is the median household income in Corinth, KY?
The median household income in Corinth is $51,667, 19% 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 Corinth?
The median home value in Corinth is $150,000, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Corinth?
The median gross rent in Corinth is $646 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Corinth, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 31.1%.
What is the median age in Corinth?
The median age in Corinth is 44 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Corinth?
The average commute to work in Corinth is 35 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Corinth?
The unemployment rate in Corinth is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Corinth?
2.3% of adults in Corinth 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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