Living in Russell, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Russell · Census data 2020–2024
Russell has 3,676 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $76,182 (20% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $211,900, the median rent is $743/month.
Russell at a glance
- Population
- 3,676
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $76,182State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $211,900State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $743/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Russell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Russell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Russell the median home value is $211,900, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $743 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,267 a month in housing costs.
Russell median household income
The median household income in Russell is $76,182 and the income per person is $40,381. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Russell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,602
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 10.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.50
Russell demographics
- Population
- 3,676
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.6%
- Households
- 1,439
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Russell ›
Education in Russell
35.9% of adults 25 and older in Russell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 18.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Russell
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Russell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell | 3,676 | $76,182 | $211,900 | $743 |
| Bellefonte | 1,419 | $117,250 | $282,600 | $1,726 |
| Ironton | 10,768 | $47,648 | $106,700 | $782 |
| Flatwoods | 7,269 | $59,972 | $114,600 | $940 |
| Westwood | 4,473 | $73,511 | $92,200 | $853 |
| Raceland | 2,265 | $57,222 | $128,400 | $855 |
| Worthington | 1,759 | $65,609 | $133,200 | $871 |
| Coal Grove | 2,022 | $61,250 | $94,500 | $939 |
| Hanging Rock | 142 | $67,188 | $125,000 | $675 |
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What is the median household income in Russell, KY?
The median household income in Russell is $76,182, 20% 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 Russell?
The median home value in Russell is $211,900, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Russell?
The median gross rent in Russell is $743 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Russell, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Russell?
The median age in Russell is 42.3 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Russell?
The average commute to work in Russell is 26 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Russell?
The unemployment rate in Russell is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Russell?
35.9% of adults in Russell 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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