Living in Hurstbourne, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hurstbourne · Census data 2020–2024
Hurstbourne has 4,702 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $116,094 (82% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $542,600, the median rent is $1,644/month.
Hurstbourne at a glance
- Population
- 4,702
- Median age
- 37.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $116,094State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $542,600State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,644/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 57.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Hurstbourne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 82% higher than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 164% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Hurstbourne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hurstbourne the median home value is $542,600, 63% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,644 per month, which is 19.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,103 a month in housing costs.
Hurstbourne median household income
The median household income in Hurstbourne is $116,094 and the income per person is $59,528. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Hurstbourne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,885
- Owner-occupied
- 57.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.7%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.62
Hurstbourne demographics
- Population
- 4,702
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 30.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 1,798
- Foreign-born
- 14.9%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hurstbourne ›
Education in Hurstbourne
70.8% of adults 25 and older in Hurstbourne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 30.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hurstbourne
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 25.4%
- Drive alone
- 66.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Hurstbourne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurstbourne | 4,702 | $116,094 | $542,600 | $1,644 |
| Bellemeade | 851 | $97,639 | $353,200 | $1,938 |
| Wildwood | 220 | $107,083 | $328,700 | $1,200 |
| Hurstbourne Acres | 1,972 | $66,891 | $321,300 | $1,218 |
| Norwood | 424 | $111,458 | $369,100 | $1,771 |
| Blue Ridge Manor | 743 | $70,536 | $229,600 | $1,765 |
| St. Regis Park | 1,783 | $107,813 | $328,100 | $1,700 |
| Forest Hills | 387 | $68,438 | $250,800 | $2,017 |
| Lyndon | 11,030 | $65,679 | $276,800 | $1,246 |
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What is the median household income in Hurstbourne, KY?
The median household income in Hurstbourne is $116,094, 82% 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 Hurstbourne?
The median home value in Hurstbourne is $542,600, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Hurstbourne?
The median gross rent in Hurstbourne is $1,644 per month, about 19.2% of household income.
Is Hurstbourne, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 82% higher than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 164% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Hurstbourne?
The median age in Hurstbourne is 37.5 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Hurstbourne?
The average commute to work in Hurstbourne is 26 minutes; 25.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hurstbourne?
The unemployment rate in Hurstbourne is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hurstbourne?
70.8% of adults in Hurstbourne 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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