Living in Emlyn, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emlyn · Census data 2020–2024
Emlyn has 488 residents with a median age of 28.6. The median household income is $54,423 (15% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $131,700.
Emlyn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Emlyn at a glance
- Population
- 488
- Median age
- 28.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $54,423State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $131,700State: $205,600
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Emlyn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Emlyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emlyn the median home value is $131,700, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $906 a month in housing costs.
Emlyn median household income
The median household income in Emlyn is $54,423 and the income per person is $16,328. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Emlyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 191
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 26.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.49
Emlyn demographics
- Population
- 488
- Median age
- 28.6
- Under 18
- 44.7%
- 65 and older
- 1.8%
- Households
- 140
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emlyn ›
Education in Emlyn
19.6% of adults 25 and older in Emlyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emlyn
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Emlyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emlyn | 488 | $54,423 | $131,700 | — |
| Pleasant View | 241 | $46,020 | $106,300 | $1,097 |
| Williamsburg | 5,270 | $38,147 | $113,300 | $793 |
| Jellico | 1,855 | $41,467 | $127,300 | $440 |
| Rockholds | 130 | $31,025 | — | — |
| Corbin | 8,246 | $51,065 | $166,000 | $733 |
| Barbourville | 3,146 | $22,046 | $182,400 | $702 |
| Stearns | 1,271 | $55,931 | $160,700 | — |
| Whitley City | 963 | $33,719 | $116,700 | $912 |
More for people moving to Emlyn
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What is the median household income in Emlyn, KY?
The median household income in Emlyn is $54,423, 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 Emlyn?
The median home value in Emlyn is $131,700, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
Is Emlyn, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
What is the median age in Emlyn?
The median age in Emlyn is 28.6 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Emlyn?
The average commute to work in Emlyn is 13 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emlyn?
The unemployment rate in Emlyn is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emlyn?
19.6% of adults in Emlyn 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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