Living in Woodburn, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodburn · Census data 2020–2024
Woodburn has 319 residents with a median age of 51.6. The median household income is $85,625 (34% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $181,300.
Woodburn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woodburn at a glance
- Population
- 319
- Median age
- 51.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $85,625State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $181,300State: $205,600
- Homeowners
- 95.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Woodburn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Woodburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodburn the median home value is $181,300, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,100 a month in housing costs.
Woodburn median household income
The median household income in Woodburn is $85,625 and the income per person is $25,143. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Woodburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 109
- Owner-occupied
- 95.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.5%
- Vacant
- 18.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 3.07
Woodburn demographics
- Population
- 319
- Median age
- 51.6
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 29.8%
- Households
- 89
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodburn ›
Education in Woodburn
12% of adults 25 and older in Woodburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodburn
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Woodburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodburn | 319 | $85,625 | $181,300 | — |
| Plano | 1,290 | $80,188 | $226,300 | — |
| Franklin | 10,360 | $59,052 | $195,400 | $1,010 |
| Auburn | 1,794 | $53,897 | $122,900 | $776 |
| Bowling Green | 75,388 | $48,873 | $241,900 | $998 |
| Mitchellville | 176 | $40,000 | $157,800 | $1,135 |
| Plum Springs | 405 | $61,635 | $163,000 | $910 |
| Portland | 13,449 | $72,647 | $282,200 | $1,141 |
| Scottsville | 4,427 | $35,562 | $160,700 | $784 |
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What is the median household income in Woodburn, KY?
The median household income in Woodburn is $85,625, 34% 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 Woodburn?
The median home value in Woodburn is $181,300, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
Is Woodburn, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
What is the median age in Woodburn?
The median age in Woodburn is 51.6 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Woodburn?
The average commute to work in Woodburn is 19 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodburn?
The unemployment rate in Woodburn is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodburn?
12% of adults in Woodburn 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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