Living in Ryland Heights, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ryland Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Ryland Heights has 789 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median household income is $69,000 (8% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $213,700, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Ryland Heights is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ryland Heights at a glance
- Population
- 789
- Median age
- 53.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $69,000State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $213,700State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 88.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Ryland Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ryland Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ryland Heights the median home value is $213,700, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,576 a month in housing costs.
Ryland Heights median household income
The median household income in Ryland Heights is $69,000 and the income per person is $33,434. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Ryland Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 359
- Owner-occupied
- 88.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.2%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.53
Ryland Heights demographics
- Population
- 789
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 312
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ryland Heights ›
Education in Ryland Heights
19% of adults 25 and older in Ryland Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ryland Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Ryland Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryland Heights | 789 | $69,000 | $213,700 | $1,125 |
| Cold Spring | 6,341 | $75,000 | $253,600 | $1,191 |
| Alexandria | 10,562 | $102,239 | $284,800 | $1,195 |
| Fairview | 120 | $56,250 | $133,300 | — |
| Crestview | 505 | $93,750 | $173,900 | $1,521 |
| Highland Heights | 6,444 | $53,275 | $169,700 | $1,144 |
| Taylor Mill | 6,937 | $88,546 | $241,000 | $1,139 |
| Silver Grove | 1,008 | $46,595 | $107,700 | $587 |
| Claryville | 3,251 | $81,458 | $278,200 | $1,087 |
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What is the median household income in Ryland Heights, KY?
The median household income in Ryland Heights is $69,000, 8% 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 Ryland Heights?
The median home value in Ryland Heights is $213,700, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Ryland Heights?
The median gross rent in Ryland Heights is $1,125 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is Ryland Heights, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Ryland Heights?
The median age in Ryland Heights is 53.3 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Ryland Heights?
The average commute to work in Ryland Heights is 29 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ryland Heights?
The unemployment rate in Ryland Heights is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ryland Heights?
19% of adults in Ryland Heights 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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