Cost of Living in Knox County, KY

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

Median Income

$34,254

Median Rent

$623/mo

Median Home

$109,200

Affordability

434

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$552
Property Tax$69
Insurance$36

Total Monthly$657
% of Income23%

Renting

Median Rent$623
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$648
% of Income21.8%

Living in Knox County, Kentucky

Knox County has a median household income of $34,254 with housing costs that represent 23% of income for owners and 21.8% 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.