Living in Earlington, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Earlington · Census data 2020–2024
Earlington has 1,084 residents with a median age of 31. The median household income is $38,194 (40% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $64,000, the median rent is $680/month.
Earlington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Earlington at a glance
- Population
- 1,084
- Median age
- 31State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $38,194State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $64,000State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $680/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 70.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Earlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 39.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Earlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Earlington the median home value is $64,000, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $844 a month in housing costs.
Earlington median household income
The median household income in Earlington is $38,194 and the income per person is $19,026. 39.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Earlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 651
- Owner-occupied
- 70.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.6%
- Vacant
- 30.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.39
30.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Earlington has many vacation and second homes.
Earlington demographics
- Population
- 1,084
- Median age
- 31
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 453
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Earlington ›
Education in Earlington
11.5% of adults 25 and older in Earlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Earlington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 89.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Earlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlington | 1,084 | $38,194 | $64,000 | $680 |
| Madisonville | 19,515 | $53,860 | $164,100 | $838 |
| St. Charles | 293 | $44,688 | $55,700 | $738 |
| Nortonville | 904 | $55,844 | $69,000 | $857 |
| Hanson | 958 | $95,903 | $141,500 | $950 |
| White Plains | 1,021 | $35,625 | $85,700 | $800 |
| Nebo | 217 | $49,844 | $95,000 | $967 |
| Dawson Springs | 1,951 | $32,838 | $70,000 | $538 |
| Slaughters | 175 | $35,625 | $72,100 | $1,208 |
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What is the median household income in Earlington, KY?
The median household income in Earlington is $38,194, 40% 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 Earlington?
The median home value in Earlington is $64,000, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Earlington?
The median gross rent in Earlington is $680 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is Earlington, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 39.3%.
What is the median age in Earlington?
The median age in Earlington is 31 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Earlington?
The average commute to work in Earlington is 17 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Earlington?
The unemployment rate in Earlington is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Earlington?
11.5% of adults in Earlington 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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