Living in Inez, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Inez · Census data 2020–2024
Inez has 930 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $51,071 (20% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $70,900, the median rent is $533/month.
Inez is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Inez at a glance
- Population
- 930
- Median age
- 51.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $51,071State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $70,900State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $533/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Inez a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
The weather is best in April to June and September.
Cost of living in Inez
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Inez the median home value is $70,900, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $533 per month, which is 46% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,174 a month in housing costs.
Inez median household income
The median household income in Inez is $51,071 and the income per person is $36,678. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Inez: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 418
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.13
Inez demographics
- Population
- 930
- Median age
- 51.8
- Under 18
- 12.7%
- 65 and older
- 28.6%
- Households
- 394
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Inez ›
Education in Inez
14.3% of adults 25 and older in Inez have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Inez
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Inez vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inez | 930 | $51,071 | $70,900 | $533 |
| Crum | 187 | $44,083 | — | — |
| Warfield | 297 | $61,324 | $118,400 | $665 |
| Kermit | 153 | $35,750 | $112,500 | $782 |
| Van Lear | 443 | $35,347 | $81,100 | — |
| West Van Lear | 1,155 | $66,815 | $135,300 | — |
| Paintsville | 4,203 | $28,257 | $116,100 | $637 |
| Auxier | 651 | $116,991 | $110,600 | — |
| Louisa | 2,580 | $40,000 | $120,500 | $488 |
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What is the median household income in Inez, KY?
The median household income in Inez is $51,071, 20% 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 Inez?
The median home value in Inez is $70,900, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Inez?
The median gross rent in Inez is $533 per month, about 46% of household income.
Is Inez, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
What is the median age in Inez?
The median age in Inez is 51.8 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Inez?
The average commute to work in Inez is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Inez?
The unemployment rate in Inez is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Inez?
14.3% of adults in Inez 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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