Living in Loyall, Kentucky

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Loyall · Census data 2020–2024

Loyall has 388 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $52,734 (17% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $75,900, the median rent is $672/month.

Loyall is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Loyall at a glance

Population
388
Median age
39.4State: 39.1
Median household income
$52,734State: $63,726
Median home value
$75,900State: $205,600
Median rent
$672/moState: $967
Homeowners
63.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
Average commute
21 min

Is Loyall a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 24.2%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Loyall

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Loyall the median home value is $75,900, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $672 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $881 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Loyall$75,900
Kentucky$205,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Loyall$672
Kentucky$967
United States$1,413

Loyall median household income

The median household income in Loyall is $52,734 and the income per person is $23,540. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).

Median household income

Loyall$52,734
Kentucky$63,726
United States$80,734

Housing in Loyall: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
244
Owner-occupied
63.9%
Renter-occupied
36.1%
Vacant
30.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1959
Average household size
2.30

30.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Loyall has many vacation and second homes.

Loyall demographics

Population
388
Median age
39.4
Under 18
25%
65 and older
23.5%
Households
169
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
8.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White90.2%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Loyall ›

Education in Loyall

15.8% of adults 25 and older in Loyall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Loyall15.8%
Kentucky27.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Loyall

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.9%
Average commute
21 minState: 24 min
Work from home
2%
Drive alone
81.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
8.8%
Homes with broadband
87.6%

Loyall vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Loyall388$52,734$75,900$672
Harlan2,160$32,408$89,200$543
South Wallins765$26,336$55,300—
Coxton137$21,553$94,400—
Coldiron193$58,690$90,500—
Ages385$34,063$64,400—
Evarts648$34,007$71,400$673
Pathfork542$49,571——
Ewing365$60,792——

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Living in Loyall: FAQ

What is the median household income in Loyall, KY?

The median household income in Loyall is $52,734, 17% 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 Loyall?

The median home value in Loyall is $75,900, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.

How much is rent in Loyall?

The median gross rent in Loyall is $672 per month, about 30.6% of household income.

Is Loyall, KY a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 24.2%.

What is the median age in Loyall?

The median age in Loyall is 39.4 years (Kentucky: 39.1).

How long is the commute in Loyall?

The average commute to work in Loyall is 21 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Loyall?

The unemployment rate in Loyall is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Loyall?

15.8% of adults in Loyall 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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