Living in Ferguson, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ferguson · Census data 2020–2024
Ferguson has 849 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $40,500 (36% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $153,100, the median rent is $758/month.
Ferguson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ferguson at a glance
- Population
- 849
- Median age
- 46State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $40,500State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $153,100State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $758/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 68.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.7%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Ferguson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 34.1%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Ferguson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ferguson the median home value is $153,100, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $758 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $825 a month in housing costs.
Ferguson median household income
The median household income in Ferguson is $40,500 and the income per person is $23,188. 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Ferguson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 384
- Owner-occupied
- 68.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.1%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.59
Ferguson demographics
- Population
- 849
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 328
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ferguson ›
Education in Ferguson
13.7% of adults 25 and older in Ferguson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ferguson
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 65.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.8%
Ferguson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferguson | 849 | $40,500 | $153,100 | $758 |
| Somerset | 12,216 | $34,704 | $144,000 | $775 |
| Burnside | 755 | $58,750 | $167,300 | $926 |
| Science Hill | 647 | $50,341 | $138,700 | $747 |
| Eubank | 412 | $45,250 | $126,300 | $708 |
| Monticello | 5,753 | $44,952 | $132,400 | $779 |
| Whitley City | 963 | $33,719 | $116,700 | $912 |
| Mount Vernon | 2,398 | $38,697 | $111,400 | $620 |
| Liberty | 1,672 | $28,704 | $122,300 | $617 |
More for people moving to Ferguson
Ferguson ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Ferguson: FAQ
What is the median household income in Ferguson, KY?
The median household income in Ferguson is $40,500, 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 Ferguson?
The median home value in Ferguson is $153,100, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Ferguson?
The median gross rent in Ferguson is $758 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Ferguson, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 34.1%.
What is the median age in Ferguson?
The median age in Ferguson is 46 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Ferguson?
The average commute to work in Ferguson is 16 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ferguson?
The unemployment rate in Ferguson is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ferguson?
13.7% of adults in Ferguson 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.
Last updated: