Living in West Van Lear, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Van Lear · Census data 2020–2024
West Van Lear has 1,155 residents with a median age of 29.7. The median household income is $66,815 (5% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $135,300.
West Van Lear is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Van Lear at a glance
- Population
- 1,155
- Median age
- 29.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $66,815State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $135,300State: $205,600
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is West Van Lear a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in West Van Lear
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Van Lear the median home value is $135,300, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 11.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,108 a month in housing costs.
West Van Lear median household income
The median household income in West Van Lear is $66,815 and the income per person is $31,152. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in West Van Lear: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 492
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.53
West Van Lear demographics
- Population
- 1,155
- Median age
- 29.7
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 8.1%
- Households
- 456
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Van Lear ›
Education in West Van Lear
17.2% of adults 25 and older in West Van Lear have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Van Lear
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 87.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
West Van Lear vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Van Lear | 1,155 | $66,815 | $135,300 | — |
| Van Lear | 443 | $35,347 | $81,100 | — |
| Paintsville | 4,203 | $28,257 | $116,100 | $637 |
| Auxier | 651 | $116,991 | $110,600 | — |
| Prestonsburg | 3,765 | $25,746 | $161,300 | $592 |
| Allen | 157 | $36,250 | $77,500 | $941 |
| Inez | 930 | $51,071 | $70,900 | $533 |
| Martin | 494 | $30,682 | — | $358 |
| Salyersville | 1,708 | $20,580 | $77,400 | $693 |
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What is the median household income in West Van Lear, KY?
The median household income in West Van Lear is $66,815, 5% higher 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 Van Lear?
The median home value in West Van Lear is $135,300, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
Is West Van Lear, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in West Van Lear?
The median age in West Van Lear is 29.7 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in West Van Lear?
The average commute to work in West Van Lear is 27 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Van Lear?
The unemployment rate in West Van Lear is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Van Lear?
17.2% of adults in West Van Lear 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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