Living in East Bernstadt, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Bernstadt · Census data 2020–2024
East Bernstadt has 669 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $35,903 (44% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $91,900, the median rent is $599/month.
East Bernstadt is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Bernstadt at a glance
- Population
- 669
- Median age
- 47.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $35,903State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $91,900State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $599/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 77%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is East Bernstadt a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 25%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in East Bernstadt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Bernstadt the median home value is $91,900, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $599 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
East Bernstadt median household income
The median household income in East Bernstadt is $35,903 and the income per person is $26,677. 25% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in East Bernstadt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 312
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Renter-occupied
- 23%
- Vacant
- 15.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.52
East Bernstadt demographics
- Population
- 669
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 265
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Bernstadt ›
Education in East Bernstadt
12.6% of adults 25 and older in East Bernstadt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Bernstadt
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.2%
East Bernstadt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bernstadt | 669 | $35,903 | $91,900 | $599 |
| London | 7,561 | $47,591 | $170,200 | $815 |
| Livingston | 187 | $38,393 | $72,000 | — |
| Annville | 1,063 | $56,250 | $86,600 | — |
| North Corbin | 2,190 | $51,447 | $157,700 | $843 |
| Mount Vernon | 2,398 | $38,697 | $111,400 | $620 |
| Corbin | 8,246 | $51,065 | $166,000 | $733 |
| McKee | 888 | $20,571 | $112,800 | $340 |
| Manchester | 1,541 | $23,529 | $140,500 | $596 |
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What is the median household income in East Bernstadt, KY?
The median household income in East Bernstadt is $35,903, 44% 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 East Bernstadt?
The median home value in East Bernstadt is $91,900, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in East Bernstadt?
The median gross rent in East Bernstadt is $599 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is East Bernstadt, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 25%.
What is the median age in East Bernstadt?
The median age in East Bernstadt is 47.3 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in East Bernstadt?
The average commute to work in East Bernstadt is 16 minutes; 22.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Bernstadt?
The unemployment rate in East Bernstadt is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Bernstadt?
12.6% of adults in East Bernstadt 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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