Living in Nicholasville, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nicholasville · Census data 2020–2024
Nicholasville has 32,197 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $68,503 (7% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $226,800, the median rent is $1,147/month.
Nicholasville at a glance
- Population
- 32,197
- Median age
- 37.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $68,503State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $226,800State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,147/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Nicholasville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Nicholasville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nicholasville the median home value is $226,800, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,147 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,410 a month in housing costs.
Nicholasville median household income
The median household income in Nicholasville is $68,503 and the income per person is $31,714. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Nicholasville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,863
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.63
Nicholasville demographics
- Population
- 32,197
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 12,131
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nicholasville ›
Education in Nicholasville
26.9% of adults 25 and older in Nicholasville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nicholasville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Nicholasville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholasville | 32,197 | $68,503 | $226,800 | $1,147 |
| Keene | 346 | $130,625 | $115,300 | — |
| Wilmore | 6,057 | $77,665 | $248,900 | $975 |
| High Bridge | 109 | $85,732 | — | — |
| Lexington-Fayette | 323,725 | $69,479 | $293,500 | $1,164 |
| Versailles | 10,492 | $62,368 | $286,100 | $1,160 |
| Burgin | 993 | $77,585 | $193,000 | $971 |
| Salvisa | 236 | $61,250 | $136,600 | — |
| Harrodsburg | 9,313 | $48,381 | $154,200 | $790 |
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What is the median household income in Nicholasville, KY?
The median household income in Nicholasville is $68,503, 7% 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 Nicholasville?
The median home value in Nicholasville is $226,800, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Nicholasville?
The median gross rent in Nicholasville is $1,147 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Nicholasville, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 13.1%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Nicholasville?
The median age in Nicholasville is 37.7 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Nicholasville?
The average commute to work in Nicholasville is 24 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nicholasville?
The unemployment rate in Nicholasville is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nicholasville?
26.9% of adults in Nicholasville 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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