Living in Lyndon, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyndon · Census data 2020–2024
Lyndon has 11,030 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $65,679 (3% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $276,800, the median rent is $1,246/month.
Lyndon at a glance
- Population
- 11,030
- Median age
- 36State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $65,679State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $276,800State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,246/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 44.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Lyndon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Home values 35% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Lyndon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lyndon the median home value is $276,800, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,246 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,667 a month in housing costs.
Lyndon median household income
The median household income in Lyndon is $65,679 and the income per person is $43,866. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Lyndon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,183
- Owner-occupied
- 44.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.8%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.91
Lyndon demographics
- Population
- 11,030
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 5,759
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyndon ›
Education in Lyndon
43.8% of adults 25 and older in Lyndon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyndon
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Lyndon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon | 11,030 | $65,679 | $276,800 | $1,246 |
| Moorland | 479 | $72,750 | $228,200 | $1,508 |
| Bellemeade | 851 | $97,639 | $353,200 | $1,938 |
| Briarwood | 388 | $73,500 | $206,500 | $1,630 |
| Westwood | 432 | $101,875 | $337,800 | — |
| Wildwood | 220 | $107,083 | $328,700 | $1,200 |
| Meadowbrook Farm | 109 | $81,875 | $262,500 | — |
| Norwood | 424 | $111,458 | $369,100 | $1,771 |
| Rolling Hills | 982 | $84,375 | $275,300 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Lyndon, KY?
The median household income in Lyndon is $65,679, 3% 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 Lyndon?
The median home value in Lyndon is $276,800, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Lyndon?
The median gross rent in Lyndon is $1,246 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Lyndon, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: home values 35% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Lyndon?
The median age in Lyndon is 36 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Lyndon?
The average commute to work in Lyndon is 19 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyndon?
The unemployment rate in Lyndon is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyndon?
43.8% of adults in Lyndon 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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