Living in Mount Washington, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mount Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Mount Washington has 18,480 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $96,239 (51% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $268,200, the median rent is $1,008/month.
Mount Washington at a glance
- Population
- 18,480
- Median age
- 39.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $96,239State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $268,200State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,008/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 86.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Mount Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Mount Washington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mount Washington the median home value is $268,200, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,008 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,650 a month in housing costs.
Mount Washington median household income
The median household income in Mount Washington is $96,239 and the income per person is $41,971. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Mount Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,161
- Owner-occupied
- 86.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.9%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.65
Mount Washington demographics
- Population
- 18,480
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 6,936
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mount Washington ›
Education in Mount Washington
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Mount Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mount Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Mount Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Washington | 18,480 | $96,239 | $268,200 | $1,008 |
| Heritage Creek | 1,283 | $100,294 | $270,500 | — |
| Hebron Estates | 1,276 | $54,861 | $290,200 | $693 |
| Pioneer Village | 2,723 | $84,167 | $240,500 | $1,372 |
| Fox Chase | 610 | $93,125 | $320,100 | — |
| Hillview | 8,797 | $68,111 | $186,300 | $1,316 |
| Hunters Hollow | 357 | $70,313 | $200,000 | $1,339 |
| Spring Mill | 389 | $109,375 | $316,700 | — |
| Hollow Creek | 602 | $111,250 | $269,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mount Washington, KY?
The median household income in Mount Washington is $96,239, 51% 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 Mount Washington?
The median home value in Mount Washington is $268,200, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Mount Washington?
The median gross rent in Mount Washington is $1,008 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Mount Washington, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Mount Washington?
The median age in Mount Washington is 39.2 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Mount Washington?
The average commute to work in Mount Washington is 29 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mount Washington?
The unemployment rate in Mount Washington is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mount Washington?
26.1% of adults in Mount Washington 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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