Living in Science Hill, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Science Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Science Hill has 647 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $50,341 (21% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $138,700, the median rent is $747/month.
Science Hill is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Science Hill at a glance
- Population
- 647
- Median age
- 36State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $50,341State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $138,700State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $747/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 63.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Science Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Science Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Science Hill the median home value is $138,700, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $747 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $983 a month in housing costs.
Science Hill median household income
The median household income in Science Hill is $50,341 and the income per person is $19,480. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Science Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 265
- Owner-occupied
- 63.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.5%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.78
Science Hill demographics
- Population
- 647
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 30.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 233
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Science Hill ›
Education in Science Hill
9.3% of adults 25 and older in Science Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Science Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Science Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Hill | 647 | $50,341 | $138,700 | $747 |
| Somerset | 12,216 | $34,704 | $144,000 | $775 |
| Eubank | 412 | $45,250 | $126,300 | $708 |
| Ferguson | 849 | $40,500 | $153,100 | $758 |
| Burnside | 755 | $58,750 | $167,300 | $926 |
| Liberty | 1,672 | $28,704 | $122,300 | $617 |
| Brodhead | 1,423 | $35,333 | $150,200 | $636 |
| Crab Orchard | 739 | $34,632 | $98,200 | $608 |
| Mount Vernon | 2,398 | $38,697 | $111,400 | $620 |
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What is the median household income in Science Hill, KY?
The median household income in Science Hill is $50,341, 21% 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 Science Hill?
The median home value in Science Hill is $138,700, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Science Hill?
The median gross rent in Science Hill is $747 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Science Hill, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Science Hill?
The median age in Science Hill is 36 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Science Hill?
The average commute to work in Science Hill is 23 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Science Hill?
The unemployment rate in Science Hill is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Science Hill?
9.3% of adults in Science Hill 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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