Living in Kenton Vale, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kenton Vale · Census data 2020–2024
Kenton Vale has 158 residents with a median age of 27.9. The median household income is $63,021 (about the same as the Kentucky median), the median home value is $165,500, the median rent is $1,438/month.
Kenton Vale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kenton Vale at a glance
- Population
- 158
- Median age
- 27.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $63,021State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $165,500State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,438/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Kenton Vale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Kentucky median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Kenton Vale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kenton Vale the median home value is $165,500, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,438 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,065 a month in housing costs.
Kenton Vale median household income
The median household income in Kenton Vale is $63,021 and the income per person is $23,585. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Kenton Vale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 64
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.59
Kenton Vale demographics
- Population
- 158
- Median age
- 27.9
- Under 18
- 31.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 61
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kenton Vale ›
Education in Kenton Vale
13.8% of adults 25 and older in Kenton Vale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kenton Vale
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 7.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Kenton Vale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton Vale | 158 | $63,021 | $165,500 | $1,438 |
| Fort Wright | 5,887 | $105,024 | $328,900 | $1,142 |
| Covington | 41,110 | $61,166 | $187,300 | $1,006 |
| Park Hills | 3,165 | $99,861 | $282,100 | $1,042 |
| Wilder | 3,135 | $70,893 | $159,900 | $1,432 |
| Fort Mitchell | 8,713 | $86,310 | $357,100 | $1,039 |
| Lakeside Park | 2,828 | $128,650 | $360,400 | $1,154 |
| Southgate | 3,717 | $54,421 | $190,800 | $1,078 |
| Bromley | 821 | $71,000 | $150,000 | $1,112 |
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What is the median household income in Kenton Vale, KY?
The median household income in Kenton Vale is $63,021, about the same as 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 Kenton Vale?
The median home value in Kenton Vale is $165,500, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Kenton Vale?
The median gross rent in Kenton Vale is $1,438 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Kenton Vale, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Kentucky median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in Kenton Vale?
The median age in Kenton Vale is 27.9 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Kenton Vale?
The average commute to work in Kenton Vale is 25 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kenton Vale?
The unemployment rate in Kenton Vale is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kenton Vale?
13.8% of adults in Kenton Vale 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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