Living in Gamaliel, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gamaliel · Census data 2020–2024
Gamaliel has 352 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $49,375 (23% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $87,700, the median rent is $535/month.
Gamaliel is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gamaliel at a glance
- Population
- 352
- Median age
- 45.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $49,375State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $87,700State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $535/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 70.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Gamaliel a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 19%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Gamaliel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gamaliel the median home value is $87,700, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $535 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $863 a month in housing costs.
Gamaliel median household income
The median household income in Gamaliel is $49,375 and the income per person is $30,364. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Gamaliel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 184
- Owner-occupied
- 70.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.6%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.08
Gamaliel demographics
- Population
- 352
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 169
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gamaliel ›
Education in Gamaliel
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Gamaliel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gamaliel
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.1%
Gamaliel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamaliel | 352 | $49,375 | $87,700 | $535 |
| Tompkinsville | 2,613 | $38,628 | $99,000 | $728 |
| Red Boiling Springs | 1,262 | $40,221 | $194,400 | $784 |
| Fountain Run | 255 | $80,045 | $121,200 | $608 |
| Lafayette | 5,727 | $51,736 | $213,900 | $896 |
| Celina | 1,941 | $32,220 | $203,200 | $536 |
| Gainesboro | 1,064 | $51,923 | $170,600 | $819 |
| Scottsville | 4,427 | $35,562 | $160,700 | $784 |
| Hilham | 267 | $75,938 | $328,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Gamaliel, KY?
The median household income in Gamaliel is $49,375, 23% 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 Gamaliel?
The median home value in Gamaliel is $87,700, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Gamaliel?
The median gross rent in Gamaliel is $535 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Gamaliel, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 19%.
What is the median age in Gamaliel?
The median age in Gamaliel is 45.1 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Gamaliel?
The average commute to work in Gamaliel is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gamaliel?
The unemployment rate in Gamaliel is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gamaliel?
12.1% of adults in Gamaliel 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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