Living in Upton, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upton · Census data 2020–2024
Upton has 606 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $43,173 (32% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $156,500, the median rent is $799/month.
Upton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Upton at a glance
- Population
- 606
- Median age
- 36.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $43,173State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $156,500State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $799/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 66.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Upton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Upton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upton the median home value is $156,500, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $799 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,316 a month in housing costs.
Upton median household income
The median household income in Upton is $43,173 and the income per person is $27,379. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Upton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 343
- Owner-occupied
- 66.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.1%
- Vacant
- 19.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.20
Upton demographics
- Population
- 606
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 275
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upton ›
Education in Upton
21.8% of adults 25 and older in Upton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Upton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton | 606 | $43,173 | $156,500 | $799 |
| Sonora | 653 | $51,250 | $185,400 | $544 |
| Bonnieville | 326 | $46,042 | $148,400 | $750 |
| Magnolia | 609 | $50,809 | $158,100 | — |
| Buffalo | 735 | $47,120 | $196,300 | $1,114 |
| Hodgenville | 3,389 | $57,739 | $151,400 | $956 |
| Munfordville | 1,893 | $32,621 | $119,000 | $661 |
| Cecilia | 503 | $71,544 | — | — |
| Hardyville | 108 | $76,786 | $161,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Upton, KY?
The median household income in Upton is $43,173, 32% 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 Upton?
The median home value in Upton is $156,500, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Upton?
The median gross rent in Upton is $799 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Upton, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Upton?
The median age in Upton is 36.9 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Upton?
The average commute to work in Upton is 30 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upton?
The unemployment rate in Upton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upton?
21.8% of adults in Upton 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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