Living in Windy Hills, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Windy Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Windy Hills has 2,081 residents with a median age of 53. The median household income is $130,714 (105% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $402,000, the median rent is $2,262/month.
Windy Hills at a glance
- Population
- 2,081
- Median age
- 53State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $130,714State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $402,000State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $2,262/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Windy Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 105% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 96% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Windy Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Windy Hills the median home value is $402,000, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,262 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,103 a month in housing costs.
Windy Hills median household income
The median household income in Windy Hills is $130,714 and the income per person is $72,769. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Windy Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 998
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.20
Windy Hills demographics
- Population
- 2,081
- Median age
- 53
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 34%
- Households
- 948
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Windy Hills ›
Education in Windy Hills
68.8% of adults 25 and older in Windy Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 32.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Windy Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Windy Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windy Hills | 2,081 | $130,714 | $402,000 | $2,262 |
| Crossgate | 189 | $131,875 | $370,800 | — |
| Maryhill Estates | 268 | $248,750 | $686,200 | — |
| Woodlawn Park | 857 | $101,653 | $323,700 | $2,038 |
| Northfield | 1,250 | $111,250 | $513,300 | $1,659 |
| Beechwood Village | 1,292 | $118,333 | $343,600 | $1,411 |
| Richlawn | 351 | $123,125 | $414,100 | $2,050 |
| Graymoor-Devondale | 2,802 | $96,667 | $338,000 | $1,558 |
| Druid Hills | 320 | $133,750 | $491,700 | $1,475 |
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What is the median household income in Windy Hills, KY?
The median household income in Windy Hills is $130,714, 105% 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 Windy Hills?
The median home value in Windy Hills is $402,000, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Windy Hills?
The median gross rent in Windy Hills is $2,262 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Windy Hills, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 105% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 96% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Windy Hills?
The median age in Windy Hills is 53 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Windy Hills?
The average commute to work in Windy Hills is 18 minutes; 16.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Windy Hills?
The unemployment rate in Windy Hills is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Windy Hills?
68.8% of adults in Windy Hills 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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