Living in Shively, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shively · Census data 2020–2024
Shively has 15,638 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $50,221 (21% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $154,700, the median rent is $899/month.
Shively at a glance
- Population
- 15,638
- Median age
- 47.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $50,221State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $154,700State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $899/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 61.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Shively a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Shively
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shively the median home value is $154,700, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $899 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,155 a month in housing costs.
Shively median household income
The median household income in Shively is $50,221 and the income per person is $31,765. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Shively: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,160
- Owner-occupied
- 61.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.2%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.27
Shively demographics
- Population
- 15,638
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 6,786
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shively ›
Education in Shively
13.9% of adults 25 and older in Shively have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shively
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Shively vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shively | 15,638 | $50,221 | $154,700 | $899 |
| Parkway Village | 588 | $90,833 | $253,600 | $1,522 |
| Audubon Park | 1,707 | $100,972 | $362,700 | $930 |
| Lynnview | 641 | $55,833 | $161,600 | $1,450 |
| Watterson Park | 734 | $39,844 | $213,200 | $868 |
| Strathmoor Manor | 422 | $192,917 | $415,100 | $1,375 |
| Strathmoor Village | 574 | $104,375 | $384,900 | $2,286 |
| Seneca Gardens | 586 | $120,000 | $556,100 | $1,579 |
| Kingsley | 442 | $124,792 | $359,500 | $1,469 |
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What is the median household income in Shively, KY?
The median household income in Shively is $50,221, 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 Shively?
The median home value in Shively is $154,700, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Shively?
The median gross rent in Shively is $899 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Shively, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.7%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Shively?
The median age in Shively is 47.5 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Shively?
The average commute to work in Shively is 26 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shively?
The unemployment rate in Shively is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shively?
13.9% of adults in Shively 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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