Cost of Living in Rockcastle County, KY

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

Median Income

$45,693

Median Rent

$685/mo

Median Home

$100,300

Affordability

651

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$507
Property Tax$45
Insurance$33

Total Monthly$585
% of Income15.4%

Renting

Median Rent$685
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$710
% of Income18%

Living in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Rockcastle County has a median household income of $45,693 with housing costs that represent 15.4% of income for owners and 18% 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.