Living in North Corbin, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Corbin · Census data 2020–2024
North Corbin has 2,190 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $51,447 (19% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $157,700, the median rent is $843/month.
North Corbin at a glance
- Population
- 2,190
- Median age
- 33.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $51,447State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $157,700State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $843/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 43.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is North Corbin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 34%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in North Corbin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Corbin the median home value is $157,700, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $843 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $881 a month in housing costs.
North Corbin median household income
The median household income in North Corbin is $51,447 and the income per person is $21,763. 34% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in North Corbin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 920
- Owner-occupied
- 43.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.8%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.76
North Corbin demographics
- Population
- 2,190
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 794
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Corbin ›
Education in North Corbin
12.5% of adults 25 and older in North Corbin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Corbin
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
North Corbin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Corbin | 2,190 | $51,447 | $157,700 | $843 |
| Corbin | 8,246 | $51,065 | $166,000 | $733 |
| Rockholds | 130 | $31,025 | — | — |
| London | 7,561 | $47,591 | $170,200 | $815 |
| Barbourville | 3,146 | $22,046 | $182,400 | $702 |
| East Bernstadt | 669 | $35,903 | $91,900 | $599 |
| Williamsburg | 5,270 | $38,147 | $113,300 | $793 |
| Artemus | 426 | $21,141 | — | — |
| Emlyn | 488 | $54,423 | $131,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in North Corbin, KY?
The median household income in North Corbin is $51,447, 19% lower 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 North Corbin?
The median home value in North Corbin is $157,700, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in North Corbin?
The median gross rent in North Corbin is $843 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is North Corbin, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 34%.
What is the median age in North Corbin?
The median age in North Corbin is 33.9 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in North Corbin?
The average commute to work in North Corbin is 25 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Corbin?
The unemployment rate in North Corbin is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Corbin?
12.5% of adults in North Corbin 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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