Living in Farley, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Farley · Census data 2020–2024
Farley has 4,458 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $47,292 (26% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $86,300, the median rent is $759/month.
Farley at a glance
- Population
- 4,458
- Median age
- 36.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $47,292State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $86,300State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $759/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.9%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Farley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 30.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Farley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Farley the median home value is $86,300, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $759 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,022 a month in housing costs.
Farley median household income
The median household income in Farley is $47,292 and the income per person is $21,585. 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Farley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,026
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 23.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.86
Farley demographics
- Population
- 4,458
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 1,559
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Farley ›
Education in Farley
10.9% of adults 25 and older in Farley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Farley
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Farley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farley | 4,458 | $47,292 | $86,300 | $759 |
| Reidland | 5,277 | $99,423 | $228,000 | $1,051 |
| Hendron | 4,495 | $71,610 | $213,900 | — |
| Ledbetter | 1,785 | $59,899 | $120,800 | $1,110 |
| Paducah | 26,845 | $49,915 | $165,300 | $834 |
| Massac | 4,698 | $92,560 | $239,400 | $887 |
| Brookport | 733 | $38,000 | $58,300 | $843 |
| Metropolis | 5,864 | $50,399 | $86,000 | $752 |
| Calvert City | 2,526 | $48,906 | $165,700 | $992 |
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What is the median household income in Farley, KY?
The median household income in Farley is $47,292, 26% 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 Farley?
The median home value in Farley is $86,300, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Farley?
The median gross rent in Farley is $759 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Farley, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 30.8%.
What is the median age in Farley?
The median age in Farley is 36.5 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Farley?
The average commute to work in Farley is 17 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Farley?
The unemployment rate in Farley is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Farley?
10.9% of adults in Farley 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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