Living in Kingsley, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kingsley · Census data 2020–2024
Kingsley has 442 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $124,792 (96% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $359,500, the median rent is $1,469/month.
Kingsley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kingsley at a glance
- Population
- 442
- Median age
- 44.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $124,792State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $359,500State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,469/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 77.1%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Kingsley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 96% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Home values 75% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Kingsley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kingsley the median home value is $359,500, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,469 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,947 a month in housing costs.
Kingsley median household income
The median household income in Kingsley is $124,792 and the income per person is $62,227. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Kingsley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 198
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1941
- Average household size
- 2.27
Kingsley demographics
- Population
- 442
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 195
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kingsley ›
Education in Kingsley
77.1% of adults 25 and older in Kingsley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 42.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kingsley
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
Kingsley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley | 442 | $124,792 | $359,500 | $1,469 |
| Strathmoor Village | 574 | $104,375 | $384,900 | $2,286 |
| Wellington | 492 | $94,083 | $345,400 | $2,115 |
| Seneca Gardens | 586 | $120,000 | $556,100 | $1,579 |
| Strathmoor Manor | 422 | $192,917 | $415,100 | $1,375 |
| West Buechel | 1,599 | $48,784 | $185,600 | $1,198 |
| Watterson Park | 734 | $39,844 | $213,200 | $868 |
| Meadowview Estates | 390 | $56,875 | $216,700 | $1,283 |
| Norbourne Estates | 476 | $179,219 | $636,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Kingsley, KY?
The median household income in Kingsley is $124,792, 96% 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 Kingsley?
The median home value in Kingsley is $359,500, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Kingsley?
The median gross rent in Kingsley is $1,469 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Kingsley, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 96% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: home values 75% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Kingsley?
The median age in Kingsley is 44.5 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Kingsley?
The average commute to work in Kingsley is 17 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kingsley?
The unemployment rate in Kingsley is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kingsley?
77.1% of adults in Kingsley 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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