Living in Moorland, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moorland · Census data 2020–2024
Moorland has 479 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $72,750 (14% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $228,200, the median rent is $1,508/month.
Moorland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Moorland at a glance
- Population
- 479
- Median age
- 39.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $72,750State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $228,200State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,508/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Moorland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.7%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Moorland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moorland the median home value is $228,200, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,508 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,670 a month in housing costs.
Moorland median household income
The median household income in Moorland is $72,750 and the income per person is $46,781. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Moorland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 238
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.01
Moorland demographics
- Population
- 479
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 238
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moorland ›
Education in Moorland
40.3% of adults 25 and older in Moorland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 18.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moorland
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Moorland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorland | 479 | $72,750 | $228,200 | $1,508 |
| Meadowbrook Farm | 109 | $81,875 | $262,500 | — |
| Westwood | 432 | $101,875 | $337,800 | — |
| Rolling Hills | 982 | $84,375 | $275,300 | $900 |
| Briarwood | 388 | $73,500 | $206,500 | $1,630 |
| Lyndon | 11,030 | $65,679 | $276,800 | $1,246 |
| Meadow Vale | 878 | $88,750 | $304,300 | $1,708 |
| Langdon Place | 917 | $100,313 | $330,300 | $1,181 |
| Plantation | 1,013 | $82,167 | $246,000 | $1,425 |
More for people moving to Moorland
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What is the median household income in Moorland, KY?
The median household income in Moorland is $72,750, 14% 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 Moorland?
The median home value in Moorland is $228,200, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Moorland?
The median gross rent in Moorland is $1,508 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Moorland, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.7%.
What is the median age in Moorland?
The median age in Moorland is 39.1 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Moorland?
The average commute to work in Moorland is 21 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moorland?
The unemployment rate in Moorland is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moorland?
40.3% of adults in Moorland 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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