Living in Lynch, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lynch · Census data 2020–2024
Lynch has 709 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $30,114 (53% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $58,600, the median rent is $889/month.
Lynch is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lynch at a glance
- Population
- 709
- Median age
- 43.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $30,114State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $58,600State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $889/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 66.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Lynch a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 36.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lynch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lynch the median home value is $58,600, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $889 per month, which is 44.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Lynch median household income
The median household income in Lynch is $30,114 and the income per person is $17,474. 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Lynch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 428
- Owner-occupied
- 66.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.7%
- Vacant
- 38.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.69
38.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lynch has many vacation and second homes.
Lynch demographics
- Population
- 709
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 264
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lynch ›
Education in Lynch
10.4% of adults 25 and older in Lynch have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lynch
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 10.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Lynch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynch | 709 | $30,114 | $58,600 | $889 |
| Benham | 725 | $44,946 | $53,000 | $769 |
| Cumberland | 2,037 | $35,410 | $66,500 | $622 |
| Stonega | 151 | $39,712 | $63,900 | — |
| Appalachia | 1,391 | $43,068 | $67,100 | $766 |
| Dunbar | 115 | $14,527 | — | — |
| Big Stone Gap | 5,162 | $54,581 | $163,000 | $797 |
| Big Stone Gap East | 567 | $20,938 | $168,100 | $870 |
| East Stone Gap | 683 | $90,484 | $114,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Lynch, KY?
The median household income in Lynch is $30,114, 53% 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 Lynch?
The median home value in Lynch is $58,600, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Lynch?
The median gross rent in Lynch is $889 per month, about 44.6% of household income.
Is Lynch, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 36.7%.
What is the median age in Lynch?
The median age in Lynch is 43.8 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Lynch?
The average commute to work in Lynch is 33 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lynch?
The unemployment rate in Lynch is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lynch?
10.4% of adults in Lynch 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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