Living in Livingston, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Livingston · Census data 2020–2024
Livingston has 187 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $38,393 (40% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $72,000.
Livingston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Livingston at a glance
- Population
- 187
- Median age
- 47.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $38,393State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $72,000State: $205,600
- Homeowners
- 55.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Livingston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 32.1%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Livingston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Livingston the median home value is $72,000, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Livingston median household income
The median household income in Livingston is $38,393 and the income per person is $17,958. 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Livingston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 126
- Owner-occupied
- 55.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.8%
- Vacant
- 31%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.15
31% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Livingston has many vacation and second homes.
Livingston demographics
- Population
- 187
- Median age
- 47.6
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 87
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Livingston ›
Education in Livingston
0% of adults 25 and older in Livingston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Livingston
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 81.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.2%
Livingston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston | 187 | $38,393 | $72,000 | — |
| Mount Vernon | 2,398 | $38,697 | $111,400 | $620 |
| East Bernstadt | 669 | $35,903 | $91,900 | $599 |
| Brodhead | 1,423 | $35,333 | $150,200 | $636 |
| Annville | 1,063 | $56,250 | $86,600 | — |
| London | 7,561 | $47,591 | $170,200 | $815 |
| McKee | 888 | $20,571 | $112,800 | $340 |
| Crab Orchard | 739 | $34,632 | $98,200 | $608 |
| Berea | 15,786 | $59,495 | $199,900 | $835 |
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What is the median household income in Livingston, KY?
The median household income in Livingston is $38,393, 40% 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 Livingston?
The median home value in Livingston is $72,000, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
Is Livingston, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 32.1%.
What is the median age in Livingston?
The median age in Livingston is 47.6 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
What is the unemployment rate in Livingston?
The unemployment rate in Livingston is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Livingston?
0% of adults in Livingston 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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