Living in Massac, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Massac · Census data 2020–2024
Massac has 4,698 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $92,560 (45% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $239,400, the median rent is $887/month.
Massac at a glance
- Population
- 4,698
- Median age
- 33.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $92,560State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $239,400State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $887/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.4%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Massac a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Massac
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Massac the median home value is $239,400, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $887 per month, which is 16.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,463 a month in housing costs.
Massac median household income
The median household income in Massac is $92,560 and the income per person is $41,117. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Massac: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,011
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.58
Massac demographics
- Population
- 4,698
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 1,821
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Massac ›
Education in Massac
49.4% of adults 25 and older in Massac have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 23.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Massac
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Massac vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massac | 4,698 | $92,560 | $239,400 | $887 |
| Hendron | 4,495 | $71,610 | $213,900 | — |
| Paducah | 26,845 | $49,915 | $165,300 | $834 |
| Farley | 4,458 | $47,292 | $86,300 | $759 |
| Brookport | 733 | $38,000 | $58,300 | $843 |
| Metropolis | 5,864 | $50,399 | $86,000 | $752 |
| Reidland | 5,277 | $99,423 | $228,000 | $1,051 |
| Ledbetter | 1,785 | $59,899 | $120,800 | $1,110 |
| Kevil | 624 | $42,500 | $137,500 | $875 |
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What is the median household income in Massac, KY?
The median household income in Massac is $92,560, 45% 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 Massac?
The median home value in Massac is $239,400, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Massac?
The median gross rent in Massac is $887 per month, about 16.5% of household income.
Is Massac, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Massac?
The median age in Massac is 33.7 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Massac?
The average commute to work in Massac is 17 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Massac?
The unemployment rate in Massac is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Massac?
49.4% of adults in Massac 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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