Cost of Living in Lee County, KY

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

Median Income

$31,682

Median Rent

$567/mo

Median Home

$77,400

Affordability

555

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$391
Property Tax$59
Insurance$26

Total Monthly$476
% of Income18%

Renting

Median Rent$567
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$592
% of Income21.5%

Living in Lee County, Kentucky

Lee County has a median household income of $31,682 with housing costs that represent 18% of income for owners and 21.5% 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.