Living in Erlanger, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Erlanger · Census data 2020–2024
Erlanger has 19,875 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $75,840 (19% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $209,000, the median rent is $970/month.
Erlanger at a glance
- Population
- 19,875
- Median age
- 38State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $75,840State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $209,000State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $970/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Erlanger a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Erlanger
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Erlanger the median home value is $209,000, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $970 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,391 a month in housing costs.
Erlanger median household income
The median household income in Erlanger is $75,840 and the income per person is $41,170. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Erlanger: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,180
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.7%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.51
Erlanger demographics
- Population
- 19,875
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 7,792
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Erlanger ›
Education in Erlanger
32.1% of adults 25 and older in Erlanger have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Erlanger
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.3%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Erlanger vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger | 19,875 | $75,840 | $209,000 | $970 |
| Crescent Springs | 4,486 | $83,066 | $302,100 | $926 |
| Villa Hills | 7,480 | $107,859 | $362,500 | $1,412 |
| Lakeside Park | 2,828 | $128,650 | $360,400 | $1,154 |
| Crestview Hills | 3,284 | $95,441 | $279,800 | $1,481 |
| Fort Mitchell | 8,713 | $86,310 | $357,100 | $1,039 |
| Edgewood | 8,447 | $119,028 | $312,200 | $1,073 |
| Elsmere | 9,205 | $60,503 | $171,900 | $1,351 |
| Bromley | 821 | $71,000 | $150,000 | $1,112 |
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What is the median household income in Erlanger, KY?
The median household income in Erlanger is $75,840, 19% 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 Erlanger?
The median home value in Erlanger is $209,000, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Erlanger?
The median gross rent in Erlanger is $970 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Erlanger, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 13.7%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Erlanger?
The median age in Erlanger is 38 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Erlanger?
The average commute to work in Erlanger is 21 minutes; 16.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Erlanger?
The unemployment rate in Erlanger is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Erlanger?
32.1% of adults in Erlanger 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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