Living in Douglass Hills, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Douglass Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Douglass Hills has 5,474 residents with a median age of 49.9. The median household income is $78,482 (23% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $346,300, the median rent is $1,353/month.
Douglass Hills at a glance
- Population
- 5,474
- Median age
- 49.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $78,482State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $346,300State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,353/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Douglass Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 68% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Douglass Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Douglass Hills the median home value is $346,300, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,353 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,855 a month in housing costs.
Douglass Hills median household income
The median household income in Douglass Hills is $78,482 and the income per person is $54,897. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Douglass Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,014
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.02
Douglass Hills demographics
- Population
- 5,474
- Median age
- 49.9
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 29.2%
- Households
- 2,715
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Douglass Hills ›
Education in Douglass Hills
60.1% of adults 25 and older in Douglass Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 25.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Douglass Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Douglass Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglass Hills | 5,474 | $78,482 | $346,300 | $1,353 |
| Blue Ridge Manor | 743 | $70,536 | $229,600 | $1,765 |
| Sycamore | 118 | $65,000 | $196,700 | — |
| Woodland Hills | 575 | $96,042 | $259,800 | $1,705 |
| Wildwood | 220 | $107,083 | $328,700 | $1,200 |
| Middletown | 9,763 | $82,537 | $336,000 | $1,502 |
| Hurstbourne | 4,702 | $116,094 | $542,600 | $1,644 |
| Forest Hills | 387 | $68,438 | $250,800 | $2,017 |
| Bellemeade | 851 | $97,639 | $353,200 | $1,938 |
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What is the median household income in Douglass Hills, KY?
The median household income in Douglass Hills is $78,482, 23% higher 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 Douglass Hills?
The median home value in Douglass Hills is $346,300, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Douglass Hills?
The median gross rent in Douglass Hills is $1,353 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Douglass Hills, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 68% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Douglass Hills?
The median age in Douglass Hills is 49.9 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Douglass Hills?
The average commute to work in Douglass Hills is 19 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Douglass Hills?
The unemployment rate in Douglass Hills is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Douglass Hills?
60.1% of adults in Douglass Hills 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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