Living in Dexter, Kentucky

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

Dexter has 123 residents with a median age of 60.9. The median household income is $54,034 (15% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $120,500.

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

Dexter at a glance

Population
123
Median age
60.9State: 39.1
Median household income
$54,034State: $63,726
Median home value
$120,500State: $205,600
Homeowners
85.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Dexter a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Kentucky median.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Dexter

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dexter the median home value is $120,500, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,094 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Dexter$120,500
Kentucky$205,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kentucky$967
United States$1,413

Dexter median household income

The median household income in Dexter is $54,034 and the income per person is $30,211. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).

Median household income

Dexter$54,034
Kentucky$63,726
United States$80,734

Housing in Dexter: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
87
Owner-occupied
85.2%
Renter-occupied
14.8%
Vacant
29.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1991
Average household size
2.02

Dexter demographics

Population
123
Median age
60.9
Under 18
6.5%
65 and older
42.3%
Households
61
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
18.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White74%
Hispanic or Latino17.1%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Dexter

0% of adults 25 and older in Dexter have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Dexter0%
Kentucky27.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Dexter

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.9%
Average commute
—State: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
68.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
63.9%

Dexter vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Dexter123$54,034$120,500—
Hardin446$30,250$96,500$517
Benton4,748$66,827$157,000$787
Murray18,080$44,091$195,000$870
Farmington245$33,636$86,800$734
Hazel299$40,536$111,900$525
Sedalia334$45,900$116,200—
Grand Rivers436$70,000$171,400$790
Mayfield9,868$40,965$112,500$644

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Living in Dexter: FAQ

What is the median household income in Dexter, KY?

The median household income in Dexter is $54,034, 15% 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 Dexter?

The median home value in Dexter is $120,500, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.

Is Dexter, KY a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Kentucky median.

What is the median age in Dexter?

The median age in Dexter is 60.9 years (Kentucky: 39.1).

What is the unemployment rate in Dexter?

The unemployment rate in Dexter is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Dexter?

0% of adults in Dexter 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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