Living in Ludlow, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ludlow · Census data 2020–2024
Ludlow has 4,378 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $65,284 (about the same as the Kentucky median), the median home value is $184,800, the median rent is $1,233/month.
Ludlow at a glance
- Population
- 4,378
- Median age
- 37.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $65,284State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $184,800State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,233/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 76.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Ludlow a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Kentucky median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 24.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ludlow
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ludlow the median home value is $184,800, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,233 per month, which is 22.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,407 a month in housing costs.
Ludlow median household income
The median household income in Ludlow is $65,284 and the income per person is $34,334. 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Ludlow: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,140
- Owner-occupied
- 76.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.9%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.28
Ludlow demographics
- Population
- 4,378
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 1,912
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ludlow ›
Education in Ludlow
38.4% of adults 25 and older in Ludlow have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ludlow
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.7%
Ludlow vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow | 4,378 | $65,284 | $184,800 | $1,233 |
| Bromley | 821 | $71,000 | $150,000 | $1,112 |
| Park Hills | 3,165 | $99,861 | $282,100 | $1,042 |
| Delshire | 3,907 | $91,372 | $178,300 | $1,101 |
| Crescent Springs | 4,486 | $83,066 | $302,100 | $926 |
| Kenton Vale | 158 | $63,021 | $165,500 | $1,438 |
| Fort Mitchell | 8,713 | $86,310 | $357,100 | $1,039 |
| Fort Wright | 5,887 | $105,024 | $328,900 | $1,142 |
| Villa Hills | 7,480 | $107,859 | $362,500 | $1,412 |
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What is the median household income in Ludlow, KY?
The median household income in Ludlow is $65,284, 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 Ludlow?
The median home value in Ludlow is $184,800, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Ludlow?
The median gross rent in Ludlow is $1,233 per month, about 22.2% of household income.
Is Ludlow, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Kentucky median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 24.4%.
What is the median age in Ludlow?
The median age in Ludlow is 37.4 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Ludlow?
The average commute to work in Ludlow is 21 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ludlow?
The unemployment rate in Ludlow is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ludlow?
38.4% of adults in Ludlow 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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