Living in Fort Thomas, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Thomas · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Thomas has 17,169 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $104,350 (64% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $335,000, the median rent is $1,126/month.
Fort Thomas at a glance
- Population
- 17,169
- Median age
- 38.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $104,350State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $335,000State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,126/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Fort Thomas a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 63% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fort Thomas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Thomas the median home value is $335,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,126 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,122 a month in housing costs.
Fort Thomas median household income
The median household income in Fort Thomas is $104,350 and the income per person is $54,407. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Fort Thomas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,764
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.57
Fort Thomas demographics
- Population
- 17,169
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 6,568
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Thomas ›
Education in Fort Thomas
55.3% of adults 25 and older in Fort Thomas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 23.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Thomas
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Fort Thomas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Thomas | 17,169 | $104,350 | $335,000 | $1,126 |
| Woodlawn | 181 | $84,821 | $202,300 | $1,556 |
| Southgate | 3,717 | $54,421 | $190,800 | $1,078 |
| Newport | 13,967 | $60,853 | $217,600 | $1,087 |
| Bellevue | 5,636 | $71,166 | $206,500 | $1,265 |
| Dayton | 5,743 | $65,992 | $163,500 | $1,137 |
| Wilder | 3,135 | $70,893 | $159,900 | $1,432 |
| Highland Heights | 6,444 | $53,275 | $169,700 | $1,144 |
| Kenton Vale | 158 | $63,021 | $165,500 | $1,438 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Thomas, KY?
The median household income in Fort Thomas is $104,350, 64% 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 Thomas?
The median home value in Fort Thomas is $335,000, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Fort Thomas?
The median gross rent in Fort Thomas is $1,126 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Fort Thomas, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 63% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Fort Thomas?
The median age in Fort Thomas is 38.8 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Fort Thomas?
The average commute to work in Fort Thomas is 21 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Thomas?
The unemployment rate in Fort Thomas is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Thomas?
55.3% of adults in Fort Thomas 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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