Living in Woodlawn, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodlawn · Census data 2020–2024
Woodlawn has 181 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $84,821 (33% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $202,300, the median rent is $1,556/month.
Woodlawn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Woodlawn at a glance
- Population
- 181
- Median age
- 39.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $84,821State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $202,300State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,556/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 80.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Woodlawn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Kentucky median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Woodlawn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodlawn the median home value is $202,300, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,556 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,183 a month in housing costs.
Woodlawn median household income
The median household income in Woodlawn is $84,821 and the income per person is $46,651. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Woodlawn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 81
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.14
Woodlawn demographics
- Population
- 181
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 9.4%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 81
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodlawn ›
Education in Woodlawn
52.1% of adults 25 and older in Woodlawn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 19.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodlawn
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Woodlawn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn | 181 | $84,821 | $202,300 | $1,556 |
| Bellevue | 5,636 | $71,166 | $206,500 | $1,265 |
| Newport | 13,967 | $60,853 | $217,600 | $1,087 |
| Fort Thomas | 17,169 | $104,350 | $335,000 | $1,126 |
| Dayton | 5,743 | $65,992 | $163,500 | $1,137 |
| Southgate | 3,717 | $54,421 | $190,800 | $1,078 |
| Wilder | 3,135 | $70,893 | $159,900 | $1,432 |
| Park Hills | 3,165 | $99,861 | $282,100 | $1,042 |
| Kenton Vale | 158 | $63,021 | $165,500 | $1,438 |
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What is the median household income in Woodlawn, KY?
The median household income in Woodlawn is $84,821, 33% 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 Woodlawn?
The median home value in Woodlawn is $202,300, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Woodlawn?
The median gross rent in Woodlawn is $1,556 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Woodlawn, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Kentucky median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Woodlawn?
The median age in Woodlawn is 39.3 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Woodlawn?
The average commute to work in Woodlawn is 18 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodlawn?
The unemployment rate in Woodlawn is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodlawn?
52.1% of adults in Woodlawn 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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