Living in Ekron, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ekron · Census data 2020–2024
Ekron has 130 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $42,500 (33% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $110,200, the median rent is $743/month.
Ekron is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ekron at a glance
- Population
- 130
- Median age
- 46.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $42,500State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $110,200State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $743/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 61.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.6%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Ekron a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 28.5%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Ekron
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ekron the median home value is $110,200, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $743 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,200 a month in housing costs.
Ekron median household income
The median household income in Ekron is $42,500 and the income per person is $22,508. 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Ekron: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 58
- Owner-occupied
- 61.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.9%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.41
Ekron demographics
- Population
- 130
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 54
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ekron ›
Education in Ekron
6.6% of adults 25 and older in Ekron have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ekron
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 90.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Ekron vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekron | 130 | $42,500 | $110,200 | $743 |
| Brandenburg | 2,937 | $49,844 | $214,700 | $748 |
| Doe Valley | 1,776 | $109,135 | $333,300 | — |
| Irvington | 1,327 | $47,500 | $116,700 | $594 |
| Muldraugh | 1,127 | $60,508 | $76,700 | $879 |
| Fort Knox | 8,836 | $82,663 | — | $1,502 |
| West Point | 1,025 | $37,449 | $91,000 | $788 |
| Vine Grove | 6,830 | $72,560 | $235,400 | $1,334 |
| Radcliff | 22,864 | $58,559 | $169,600 | $971 |
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What is the median household income in Ekron, KY?
The median household income in Ekron is $42,500, 33% 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 Ekron?
The median home value in Ekron is $110,200, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Ekron?
The median gross rent in Ekron is $743 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Ekron, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 28.5%.
What is the median age in Ekron?
The median age in Ekron is 46.5 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Ekron?
The average commute to work in Ekron is 35 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ekron?
The unemployment rate in Ekron is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ekron?
6.6% of adults in Ekron 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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