Cost of Living in Hardin County, KY

What does it cost to live in Hardin County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$64,136

Median Rent

$909/mo

Median Home

$186,500

Affordability

477

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$943
Property Tax$115
Insurance$62

Total Monthly$1,120
% of Income21%

Renting

Median Rent$909
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$934
% of Income17%

Living in Hardin County, Kentucky

Hardin County has a median household income of $64,136 with housing costs that represent 21% of income for owners and 17% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.