Living in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Mitchell · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Mitchell has 8,713 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $86,310 (35% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $357,100, the median rent is $1,039/month.
Fort Mitchell at a glance
- Population
- 8,713
- Median age
- 36.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $86,310State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $357,100State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,039/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 58.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Fort Mitchell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 74% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fort Mitchell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Mitchell the median home value is $357,100, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,039 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,896 a month in housing costs.
Fort Mitchell median household income
The median household income in Fort Mitchell is $86,310 and the income per person is $56,250. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Fort Mitchell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,924
- Owner-occupied
- 58.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.7%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.41
Fort Mitchell demographics
- Population
- 8,713
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 3,594
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Mitchell ›
Education in Fort Mitchell
47.5% of adults 25 and older in Fort Mitchell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 20.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Mitchell
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.4%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Fort Mitchell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mitchell | 8,713 | $86,310 | $357,100 | $1,039 |
| Lakeside Park | 2,828 | $128,650 | $360,400 | $1,154 |
| Fort Wright | 5,887 | $105,024 | $328,900 | $1,142 |
| Crescent Springs | 4,486 | $83,066 | $302,100 | $926 |
| Crestview Hills | 3,284 | $95,441 | $279,800 | $1,481 |
| Park Hills | 3,165 | $99,861 | $282,100 | $1,042 |
| Kenton Vale | 158 | $63,021 | $165,500 | $1,438 |
| Covington | 41,110 | $61,166 | $187,300 | $1,006 |
| Bromley | 821 | $71,000 | $150,000 | $1,112 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Mitchell, KY?
The median household income in Fort Mitchell is $86,310, 35% 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 Fort Mitchell?
The median home value in Fort Mitchell is $357,100, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Fort Mitchell?
The median gross rent in Fort Mitchell is $1,039 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Fort Mitchell, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 74% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Fort Mitchell?
The median age in Fort Mitchell is 36.4 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Fort Mitchell?
The average commute to work in Fort Mitchell is 19 minutes; 19.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Mitchell?
The unemployment rate in Fort Mitchell is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Mitchell?
47.5% of adults in Fort Mitchell 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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