Living in Ezel, Kentucky

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ezel · Census data 2020–2024

Ezel has 313 residents with a median age of 57.3. The median household income is $41,000 (36% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $105,400.

Ezel is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Ezel at a glance

Population
313
Median age
57.3State: 39.1
Median household income
$41,000State: $63,726
Median home value
$105,400State: $205,600
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%

Is Ezel a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.3%.

Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Kentucky median.

The weather is best in May and August to October.

Cost of living in Ezel

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ezel the median home value is $105,400, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,044 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Ezel$105,400
Kentucky$205,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kentucky$967
United States$1,413

Ezel median household income

The median household income in Ezel is $41,000 and the income per person is $17,829. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).

Median household income

Ezel$41,000
Kentucky$63,726
United States$80,734

Housing in Ezel: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
130
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
16.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1977
Average household size
2.90

Ezel demographics

Population
313
Median age
57.3
Under 18
24.3%
65 and older
32.3%
Households
108
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White80.8%
Hispanic or Latino19.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ezel ›

Education in Ezel

25.4% of adults 25 and older in Ezel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Ezel25.4%
Kentucky27.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Ezel

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.9%
Average commute
—State: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90.7%

Ezel vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Ezel313$41,000$105,400—
West Liberty3,295$48,235$206,300$600
Frenchburg643$26,806$131,400$268
Campton272$24,583—$548
Lakeview Heights332$86,250$200,000—
Salt Lick274$51,146$112,500$840
Morehead6,870$36,741$184,900$800
Jeffersonville1,651$56,250$140,900$792
Stanton3,218$25,417$123,000$775

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Living in Ezel: FAQ

What is the median household income in Ezel, KY?

The median household income in Ezel is $41,000, 36% 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 Ezel?

The median home value in Ezel is $105,400, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.

Is Ezel, KY a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Kentucky median.

What is the median age in Ezel?

The median age in Ezel is 57.3 years (Kentucky: 39.1).

What is the unemployment rate in Ezel?

The unemployment rate in Ezel is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Ezel?

25.4% of adults in Ezel 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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