Living in Fort Wright, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Wright · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Wright has 5,887 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $105,024 (65% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $328,900, the median rent is $1,142/month.
Fort Wright at a glance
- Population
- 5,887
- Median age
- 37.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $105,024State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $328,900State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,142/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Fort Wright a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 65% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 60% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fort Wright
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Wright the median home value is $328,900, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,142 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,791 a month in housing costs.
Fort Wright median household income
The median household income in Fort Wright is $105,024 and the income per person is $44,173. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Fort Wright: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,425
- Owner-occupied
- 70.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.3%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.54
Fort Wright demographics
- Population
- 5,887
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 2,315
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Wright ›
Education in Fort Wright
45.3% of adults 25 and older in Fort Wright have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 17% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Wright
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Fort Wright vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wright | 5,887 | $105,024 | $328,900 | $1,142 |
| Kenton Vale | 158 | $63,021 | $165,500 | $1,438 |
| Fort Mitchell | 8,713 | $86,310 | $357,100 | $1,039 |
| Covington | 41,110 | $61,166 | $187,300 | $1,006 |
| Park Hills | 3,165 | $99,861 | $282,100 | $1,042 |
| Lakeside Park | 2,828 | $128,650 | $360,400 | $1,154 |
| Crestview Hills | 3,284 | $95,441 | $279,800 | $1,481 |
| Crescent Springs | 4,486 | $83,066 | $302,100 | $926 |
| Bromley | 821 | $71,000 | $150,000 | $1,112 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Wright, KY?
The median household income in Fort Wright is $105,024, 65% 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 Wright?
The median home value in Fort Wright is $328,900, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Fort Wright?
The median gross rent in Fort Wright is $1,142 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Fort Wright, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 65% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 60% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Fort Wright?
The median age in Fort Wright is 37.5 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Fort Wright?
The average commute to work in Fort Wright is 20 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Wright?
The unemployment rate in Fort Wright is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Wright?
45.3% of adults in Fort Wright 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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