Living in Watterson Park, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Watterson Park · Census data 2020–2024
Watterson Park has 734 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $39,844 (37% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $213,200, the median rent is $868/month.
Watterson Park is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Watterson Park at a glance
- Population
- 734
- Median age
- 45State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $39,844State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $213,200State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $868/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 54.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Watterson Park a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Kentucky median; home values 4% higher than the state median; unemployment of 15.2%; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Watterson Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Watterson Park the median home value is $213,200, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $868 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,217 a month in housing costs.
Watterson Park median household income
The median household income in Watterson Park is $39,844 and the income per person is $25,724. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Watterson Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 434
- Owner-occupied
- 54.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.8%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 1.83
Watterson Park demographics
- Population
- 734
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 402
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Watterson Park ›
Education in Watterson Park
20.6% of adults 25 and older in Watterson Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Watterson Park
- Unemployment rate
- 15.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
Watterson Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watterson Park | 734 | $39,844 | $213,200 | $868 |
| West Buechel | 1,599 | $48,784 | $185,600 | $1,198 |
| Wellington | 492 | $94,083 | $345,400 | $2,115 |
| Strathmoor Manor | 422 | $192,917 | $415,100 | $1,375 |
| Strathmoor Village | 574 | $104,375 | $384,900 | $2,286 |
| Lynnview | 641 | $55,833 | $161,600 | $1,450 |
| Kingsley | 442 | $124,792 | $359,500 | $1,469 |
| Seneca Gardens | 586 | $120,000 | $556,100 | $1,579 |
| Audubon Park | 1,707 | $100,972 | $362,700 | $930 |
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What is the median household income in Watterson Park, KY?
The median household income in Watterson Park is $39,844, 37% 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 Watterson Park?
The median home value in Watterson Park is $213,200, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Watterson Park?
The median gross rent in Watterson Park is $868 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Watterson Park, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Kentucky median; home values 4% higher than the state median; unemployment of 15.2%; a poverty rate of 17.2%.
What is the median age in Watterson Park?
The median age in Watterson Park is 45 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Watterson Park?
The average commute to work in Watterson Park is 22 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Watterson Park?
The unemployment rate in Watterson Park is 15.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Watterson Park?
20.6% of adults in Watterson Park 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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