Living in Hardin, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hardin · Census data 2020–2024
Hardin has 446 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $30,250 (53% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $96,500, the median rent is $517/month.
Hardin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hardin at a glance
- Population
- 446
- Median age
- 40.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $30,250State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $96,500State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $517/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Hardin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 44.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Hardin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hardin the median home value is $96,500, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $517 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $933 a month in housing costs.
Hardin median household income
The median household income in Hardin is $30,250 and the income per person is $18,883. 44.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Hardin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 279
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 28%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.22
Hardin demographics
- Population
- 446
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 201
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hardin ›
Education in Hardin
7.5% of adults 25 and older in Hardin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hardin
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 88.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 65.2%
Hardin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin | 446 | $30,250 | $96,500 | $517 |
| Dexter | 123 | $54,034 | $120,500 | — |
| Benton | 4,748 | $66,827 | $157,000 | $787 |
| Murray | 18,080 | $44,091 | $195,000 | $870 |
| Farmington | 245 | $33,636 | $86,800 | $734 |
| Grand Rivers | 436 | $70,000 | $171,400 | $790 |
| Hazel | 299 | $40,536 | $111,900 | $525 |
| Gilbertsville | 433 | $12,391 | $101,800 | $716 |
| Sedalia | 334 | $45,900 | $116,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hardin, KY?
The median household income in Hardin is $30,250, 53% 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 Hardin?
The median home value in Hardin is $96,500, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Hardin?
The median gross rent in Hardin is $517 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Hardin, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 44.7%.
What is the median age in Hardin?
The median age in Hardin is 40.6 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Hardin?
The average commute to work in Hardin is 22 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hardin?
The unemployment rate in Hardin is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hardin?
7.5% of adults in Hardin 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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