Living in Symsonia, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Symsonia · Census data 2020–2024
Symsonia has 473 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median home value is $264,800.
Symsonia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Symsonia at a glance
- Population
- 473
- Median age
- 36.9State: 39.1
- Median home value
- $264,800State: $205,600
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Symsonia a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Home values 29% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Symsonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Symsonia the median home value is $264,800, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Symsonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 334
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 36.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.22
36.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Symsonia has many vacation and second homes.
Symsonia demographics
- Population
- 473
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 213
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Symsonia ›
Education in Symsonia
44.4% of adults 25 and older in Symsonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Symsonia
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 93.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.2%
Symsonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symsonia | 473 | — | $264,800 | — |
| Reidland | 5,277 | $99,423 | $228,000 | $1,051 |
| Farley | 4,458 | $47,292 | $86,300 | $759 |
| Ledbetter | 1,785 | $59,899 | $120,800 | $1,110 |
| Benton | 4,748 | $66,827 | $157,000 | $787 |
| Hendron | 4,495 | $71,610 | $213,900 | — |
| Calvert City | 2,526 | $48,906 | $165,700 | $992 |
| Massac | 4,698 | $92,560 | $239,400 | $887 |
| Paducah | 26,845 | $49,915 | $165,300 | $834 |
More for people moving to Symsonia
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What is the average home price in Symsonia?
The median home value in Symsonia is $264,800, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
Is Symsonia, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: home values 29% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
What is the median age in Symsonia?
The median age in Symsonia is 36.9 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Symsonia?
The average commute to work in Symsonia is 18 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Symsonia?
The unemployment rate in Symsonia is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Symsonia?
44.4% of adults in Symsonia 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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