Living in Corydon, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Corydon · Census data 2020–2024
Corydon has 741 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $56,304 (12% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $131,700, the median rent is $732/month.
Corydon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Corydon at a glance
- Population
- 741
- Median age
- 37.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $56,304State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $131,700State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $732/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 79%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Corydon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 28.9%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Corydon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Corydon the median home value is $131,700, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $732 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,143 a month in housing costs.
Corydon median household income
The median household income in Corydon is $56,304 and the income per person is $23,182. 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Corydon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 289
- Owner-occupied
- 79%
- Renter-occupied
- 21%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.72
Corydon demographics
- Population
- 741
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 272
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Corydon ›
Education in Corydon
8% of adults 25 and older in Corydon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Corydon
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Corydon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corydon | 741 | $56,304 | $131,700 | $732 |
| Waverly | 403 | $62,188 | $95,000 | $831 |
| Breckinridge Center | 1,467 | $64,152 | — | $1,013 |
| Henderson | 27,852 | $48,186 | $160,100 | $771 |
| Morganfield | 3,185 | $65,829 | $113,600 | $852 |
| Robards | 483 | $80,250 | $152,100 | $778 |
| Uniontown | 874 | $43,857 | $61,900 | $598 |
| Sebree | 1,825 | $58,707 | $106,500 | $862 |
| Dixon | 1,036 | $46,607 | $82,500 | $781 |
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What is the median household income in Corydon, KY?
The median household income in Corydon is $56,304, 12% 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 Corydon?
The median home value in Corydon is $131,700, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Corydon?
The median gross rent in Corydon is $732 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Corydon, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 28.9%.
What is the median age in Corydon?
The median age in Corydon is 37.9 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Corydon?
The average commute to work in Corydon is 23 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Corydon?
The unemployment rate in Corydon is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Corydon?
8% of adults in Corydon 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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