Living in South Williamson, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Williamson · Census data 2020–2024
South Williamson has 472 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $56,484 (11% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $169,800, the median rent is $723/month.
South Williamson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Williamson at a glance
- Population
- 472
- Median age
- 48.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $56,484State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $169,800State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $723/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 47.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.4%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is South Williamson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in South Williamson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Williamson the median home value is $169,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $723 per month, which is 17.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
South Williamson median household income
The median household income in South Williamson is $56,484 and the income per person is $50,049. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in South Williamson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 276
- Owner-occupied
- 47.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.7%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 1.90
South Williamson demographics
- Population
- 472
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 7.4%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 239
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Williamson ›
Education in South Williamson
14.4% of adults 25 and older in South Williamson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Williamson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 91.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
South Williamson vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in South Williamson, KY?
The median household income in South Williamson is $56,484, 11% 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 Williamson?
The median home value in South Williamson is $169,800, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in South Williamson?
The median gross rent in South Williamson is $723 per month, about 17.7% of household income.
Is South Williamson, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
What is the median age in South Williamson?
The median age in South Williamson is 48.5 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in South Williamson?
The average commute to work in South Williamson is 39 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Williamson?
The unemployment rate in South Williamson is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Williamson?
14.4% of adults in South Williamson 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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