Living in Pembroke, Kentucky

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pembroke · Census data 2020–2024

Pembroke has 732 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $70,804 (11% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $191,200, the median rent is $813/month.

Pembroke is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Pembroke at a glance

Population
732
Median age
43.7State: 39.1
Median household income
$70,804State: $63,726
Median home value
$191,200State: $205,600
Median rent
$813/moState: $967
Homeowners
71.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
Average commute
25 min

Is Pembroke a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 14.2%.

Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes.

The weather is best in May and August to October.

Cost of living in Pembroke

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pembroke the median home value is $191,200, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $813 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,577 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Pembroke$191,200
Kentucky$205,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pembroke$813
Kentucky$967
United States$1,413

Pembroke median household income

The median household income in Pembroke is $70,804 and the income per person is $29,534. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).

Median household income

Pembroke$70,804
Kentucky$63,726
United States$80,734

Housing in Pembroke: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
382
Owner-occupied
71.6%
Renter-occupied
28.4%
Vacant
25.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1983
Average household size
2.41

Pembroke demographics

Population
732
Median age
43.7
Under 18
19.5%
65 and older
19.1%
Households
285
Foreign-born
2%
Veterans
9.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White71.7%
Hispanic or Latino4.1%
Black14.5%
Asian1.8%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pembroke ›

Education in Pembroke

21.1% of adults 25 and older in Pembroke have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Pembroke21.1%
Kentucky27.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Pembroke

Unemployment rate
4%State: 4.9%
Average commute
25 minState: 24 min
Work from home
7%
Drive alone
68%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0.9%
Homes with broadband
79.6%

Pembroke vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Pembroke732$70,804$191,200$813
Fairview226$58,309——
Trenton376$66,964$166,500—
Hopkinsville30,906$49,139$172,100$902
Oak Grove7,962$49,354$148,700$1,197
Fort Campbell North11,356$58,933—$1,529
Elkton1,924$48,777$125,000$906
Guthrie1,559$35,952$134,200$909
Clarksville176,456$69,303$263,600$1,307

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Living in Pembroke: FAQ

What is the median household income in Pembroke, KY?

The median household income in Pembroke is $70,804, 11% 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 Pembroke?

The median home value in Pembroke is $191,200, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.

How much is rent in Pembroke?

The median gross rent in Pembroke is $813 per month, about 27% of household income.

Is Pembroke, KY a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 14.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes.

What is the median age in Pembroke?

The median age in Pembroke is 43.7 years (Kentucky: 39.1).

How long is the commute in Pembroke?

The average commute to work in Pembroke is 25 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Pembroke?

The unemployment rate in Pembroke is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Pembroke?

21.1% of adults in Pembroke 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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