Living in St. Mary, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Mary · Census data 2020–2024
St. Mary has 147 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $47,500 (25% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $157,100.
St. Mary is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Mary at a glance
- Population
- 147
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $47,500State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $157,100State: $205,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is St. Mary a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in St. Mary
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Mary the median home value is $157,100, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,106 a month in housing costs.
St. Mary median household income
The median household income in St. Mary is $47,500 and the income per person is $25,899. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in St. Mary: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 57
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.06
St. Mary demographics
- Population
- 147
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 38.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 48
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Mary ›
Education in St. Mary
25.6% of adults 25 and older in St. Mary have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Mary
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 89.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
St. Mary vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary | 147 | $47,500 | $157,100 | — |
| Lebanon | 6,430 | $45,479 | $149,700 | $701 |
| Raywick | 125 | $37,273 | $101,800 | $690 |
| Loretto | 683 | $61,250 | $183,100 | $797 |
| Springfield | 2,899 | $48,750 | $168,600 | $816 |
| Bradfordsville | 444 | $29,722 | — | $681 |
| New Haven | 837 | $70,000 | $161,700 | $845 |
| Campbellsville | 11,622 | $49,644 | $164,600 | $685 |
| Bardstown | 13,804 | $51,381 | $203,500 | $977 |
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What is the median household income in St. Mary, KY?
The median household income in St. Mary is $47,500, 25% 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 St. Mary?
The median home value in St. Mary is $157,100, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
Is St. Mary, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in St. Mary?
The median age in St. Mary is 34.6 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in St. Mary?
The average commute to work in St. Mary is 15 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Mary?
The unemployment rate in St. Mary is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Mary?
25.6% of adults in St. Mary 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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