Living in South Shore, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Shore · Census data 2020–2024
South Shore has 1,642 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $29,340 (54% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $89,200, the median rent is $624/month.
South Shore at a glance
- Population
- 1,642
- Median age
- 41.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $29,340State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $89,200State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $624/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 59.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is South Shore a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 23%; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in South Shore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Shore the median home value is $89,200, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $624 per month, which is 40.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $921 a month in housing costs.
South Shore median household income
The median household income in South Shore is $29,340 and the income per person is $19,672. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in South Shore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 639
- Owner-occupied
- 59.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.5%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.61
South Shore demographics
- Population
- 1,642
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 610
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Shore ›
Education in South Shore
8.8% of adults 25 and older in South Shore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Shore
- Unemployment rate
- 23%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.4%
South Shore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore | 1,642 | $29,340 | $89,200 | $624 |
| Portsmouth | 17,728 | $34,713 | $103,300 | $747 |
| New Boston | 2,470 | $22,932 | $64,200 | $616 |
| Rosemount | 2,199 | $41,742 | $111,900 | $975 |
| West Portsmouth | 2,605 | $41,695 | $115,500 | $726 |
| Sciotodale | 794 | $50,507 | $120,000 | $847 |
| Wheelersburg | 6,313 | $63,132 | $210,000 | $685 |
| Friendship | 353 | $134,259 | — | — |
| Franklin Furnace | 1,594 | $59,621 | $147,200 | $706 |
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What is the median household income in South Shore, KY?
The median household income in South Shore is $29,340, 54% 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 South Shore?
The median home value in South Shore is $89,200, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in South Shore?
The median gross rent in South Shore is $624 per month, about 40.7% of household income.
Is South Shore, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 23%; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
What is the median age in South Shore?
The median age in South Shore is 41.1 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in South Shore?
The average commute to work in South Shore is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Shore?
The unemployment rate in South Shore is 23% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Shore?
8.8% of adults in South Shore 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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