Living in Worthington, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Worthington · Census data 2020–2024
Worthington has 1,759 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $65,609 (about the same as the Kentucky median), the median home value is $133,200, the median rent is $871/month.
Worthington at a glance
- Population
- 1,759
- Median age
- 42.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $65,609State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $133,200State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $871/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Worthington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Kentucky median; home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 12%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Worthington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Worthington the median home value is $133,200, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $871 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,153 a month in housing costs.
Worthington median household income
The median household income in Worthington is $65,609 and the income per person is $31,159. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Worthington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 865
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.21
Worthington demographics
- Population
- 1,759
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 796
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Worthington ›
Education in Worthington
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Worthington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Worthington
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Worthington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington | 1,759 | $65,609 | $133,200 | $871 |
| Hanging Rock | 142 | $67,188 | $125,000 | $675 |
| Raceland | 2,265 | $57,222 | $128,400 | $855 |
| Flatwoods | 7,269 | $59,972 | $114,600 | $940 |
| Wurtland | 1,154 | $60,972 | $95,000 | $917 |
| Ironton | 10,768 | $47,648 | $106,700 | $782 |
| Russell | 3,676 | $76,182 | $211,900 | $743 |
| Bellefonte | 1,419 | $117,250 | $282,600 | $1,726 |
| Greenup | 813 | $40,313 | $143,000 | $890 |
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What is the median household income in Worthington, KY?
The median household income in Worthington is $65,609, about the same as 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 Worthington?
The median home value in Worthington is $133,200, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Worthington?
The median gross rent in Worthington is $871 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Worthington, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Kentucky median; home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 12%.
What is the median age in Worthington?
The median age in Worthington is 42.2 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Worthington?
The average commute to work in Worthington is 22 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Worthington?
The unemployment rate in Worthington is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Worthington?
14.9% of adults in Worthington 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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