Living in Pewee Valley, Kentucky

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

Pewee Valley has 1,483 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $156,979 (146% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $545,500.

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

Pewee Valley at a glance

Population
1,483
Median age
45.8State: 39.1
Median household income
$156,979State: $63,726
Median home value
$545,500State: $205,600
Homeowners
97.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
55.7%
Average commute
24 min

Is Pewee Valley a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 146% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 3%.

Cons: Home values 165% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in May and August to October.

Cost of living in Pewee Valley

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pewee Valley the median home value is $545,500, 64% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,029 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Pewee Valley$545,500
Kentucky$205,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kentucky$967
United States$1,413

Pewee Valley median household income

The median household income in Pewee Valley is $156,979 and the income per person is $64,541. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).

Median household income

Pewee Valley$156,979
Kentucky$63,726
United States$80,734

Housing in Pewee Valley: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
507
Owner-occupied
97.7%
Renter-occupied
2.3%
Vacant
3.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1978
Average household size
2.90

Pewee Valley demographics

Population
1,483
Median age
45.8
Under 18
24.2%
65 and older
20.8%
Households
487
Foreign-born
1%
Veterans
5.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Black1.6%
Asian0.2%

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

Education in Pewee Valley

55.7% of adults 25 and older in Pewee Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 22.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Pewee Valley55.7%
Kentucky27.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Pewee Valley

Unemployment rate
2.7%State: 4.9%
Average commute
24 minState: 24 min
Work from home
19.8%
Drive alone
67.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
5.5%
Homes with broadband
99.6%

Pewee Valley vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Pewee Valley1,483$156,979$545,500—
Orchard Grass Hills1,912$107,000$301,500$1,817
Coldstream1,331$109,226$277,700$2,313
Worthington Hills1,957$73,889$224,100$1,766
Crestwood6,356$108,046$338,200$1,188
Fincastle717$90,833$263,700$2,583
Anchorage2,506$199,375$854,200$1,578
Hickory Hill157$103,750$307,100—
Creekside346$135,385$320,300—

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Living in Pewee Valley: FAQ

What is the median household income in Pewee Valley, KY?

The median household income in Pewee Valley is $156,979, 146% 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 Pewee Valley?

The median home value in Pewee Valley is $545,500, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.

Is Pewee Valley, KY a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 146% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 165% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Pewee Valley?

The median age in Pewee Valley is 45.8 years (Kentucky: 39.1).

How long is the commute in Pewee Valley?

The average commute to work in Pewee Valley is 24 minutes; 19.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Pewee Valley?

The unemployment rate in Pewee Valley is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Pewee Valley?

55.7% of adults in Pewee Valley 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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