Cost of Living in Metcalfe County, KY

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

Median Income

$46,932

Median Rent

$585/mo

Median Home

$95,100

Affordability

685

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$481
Property Tax$58
Insurance$32

Total Monthly$571
% of Income14.6%

Renting

Median Rent$585
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$610
% of Income15%

Living in Metcalfe County, Kentucky

Metcalfe County has a median household income of $46,932 with housing costs that represent 14.6% of income for owners and 15% 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.