Living in West Buechel, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Buechel · Census data 2020–2024
West Buechel has 1,599 residents with a median age of 32.6. The median household income is $48,784 (23% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $185,600, the median rent is $1,198/month.
West Buechel at a glance
- Population
- 1,599
- Median age
- 32.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $48,784State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $185,600State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,198/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Buechel a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in West Buechel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Buechel the median home value is $185,600, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,198 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,078 a month in housing costs.
West Buechel median household income
The median household income in West Buechel is $48,784 and the income per person is $27,953. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in West Buechel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 710
- Owner-occupied
- 15.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 84.2%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.30
West Buechel demographics
- Population
- 1,599
- Median age
- 32.6
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 7.9%
- Households
- 696
- Foreign-born
- 36.7%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Buechel ›
Education in West Buechel
37.9% of adults 25 and older in West Buechel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Buechel
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 5.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
West Buechel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Buechel | 1,599 | $48,784 | $185,600 | $1,198 |
| Watterson Park | 734 | $39,844 | $213,200 | $868 |
| 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 |
| Kingsley | 442 | $124,792 | $359,500 | $1,469 |
| Seneca Gardens | 586 | $120,000 | $556,100 | $1,579 |
| Lynnview | 641 | $55,833 | $161,600 | $1,450 |
| Meadowview Estates | 390 | $56,875 | $216,700 | $1,283 |
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What is the median household income in West Buechel, KY?
The median household income in West Buechel is $48,784, 23% 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 West Buechel?
The median home value in West Buechel is $185,600, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in West Buechel?
The median gross rent in West Buechel is $1,198 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is West Buechel, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in West Buechel?
The median age in West Buechel is 32.6 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in West Buechel?
The average commute to work in West Buechel is 24 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Buechel?
The unemployment rate in West Buechel is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Buechel?
37.9% of adults in West Buechel 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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