Living in Cynthiana, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cynthiana · Census data 2020–2024
Cynthiana has 6,458 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $54,647 (14% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $172,500, the median rent is $770/month.
Cynthiana at a glance
- Population
- 6,458
- Median age
- 36.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $54,647State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $172,500State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $770/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 48.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Cynthiana a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 30.5%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Cynthiana
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cynthiana the median home value is $172,500, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $770 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,203 a month in housing costs.
Cynthiana median household income
The median household income in Cynthiana is $54,647 and the income per person is $25,285. 30.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Cynthiana: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,860
- Owner-occupied
- 48.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.8%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.55
Cynthiana demographics
- Population
- 6,458
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 2,461
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cynthiana ›
Education in Cynthiana
15.4% of adults 25 and older in Cynthiana have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cynthiana
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Cynthiana vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthiana | 6,458 | $54,647 | $172,500 | $770 |
| Millersburg | 819 | $41,685 | $97,300 | $675 |
| Berry | 253 | $68,854 | $99,300 | $1,268 |
| Paris | 10,160 | $55,839 | $186,300 | $832 |
| Sadieville | 370 | $61,125 | $203,300 | $950 |
| Carlisle | 2,214 | $49,201 | $101,500 | $636 |
| Georgetown | 39,117 | $80,088 | $265,400 | $1,255 |
| Corinth | 226 | $51,667 | $150,000 | $646 |
| North Middletown | 679 | $48,000 | $117,700 | $913 |
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What is the median household income in Cynthiana, KY?
The median household income in Cynthiana is $54,647, 14% 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 Cynthiana?
The median home value in Cynthiana is $172,500, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Cynthiana?
The median gross rent in Cynthiana is $770 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Cynthiana, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 30.5%.
What is the median age in Cynthiana?
The median age in Cynthiana is 36.9 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Cynthiana?
The average commute to work in Cynthiana is 24 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cynthiana?
The unemployment rate in Cynthiana is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cynthiana?
15.4% of adults in Cynthiana 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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