Cost of Living in Claryville, KY

Population 3,306 · Kentucky · Data vintage 2023

83
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Claryville sits on the smaller end of the Kentucky city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Claryville sits roughly 15 miles southeast of Cincinnati. Median home values run roughly 20% higher than Cincinnati's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 85
Rent 80

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Claryville

The median home value in Claryville is $259,100 — 15% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,056/month, 20% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,250/year is 16% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Kentucky's top state income tax rate is 4.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. The climate averages highs of 65.4°F and lows of 44.2°F. Overall, Claryville has a cost of living index of 83 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$259,100
15% below avg
Median Rent
$1,056/mo
20% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.4x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$636
1 BR
$721
2 BR
$872
3 BR
$1,187
4 BR
$1,336
Owner-occupied 79.4%
Renter-occupied 20.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,056
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,670/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
32.6 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.0%
Carpooled
6.3%
Walked
1.9%
Work from home
20.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$86,250
16% above avg
Per Capita Income
$35,813
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
25% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.8%
Graduate degree 8.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.8
Male median age 43.1
Female median age 39.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.4°F
Avg Low
44.2°F
Annual Precip
43.4"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414555677583878680685545
Low °F 242633435361656456443428
Precip" 2.862.793.944.374.704.614.393.393.073.052.913.32

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
65%
Good air days/yr
187
Max AQI recorded
248
PM2.5 days
112
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Claryville, KY?

Claryville has a cost index of 83 (100 = national average). It is 17% below the national average.

What is average rent in Claryville, KY?

The median gross rent in Claryville is $1,056 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Claryville?

The median home value in Claryville is $259,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Claryville?

The median household income in Claryville is $86,250 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Claryville, KY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Claryville is 6.0%. The Kentucky state income tax top rate is 4.0%.

Is Claryville, KY affordable?

Yes, Claryville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 83 — about 17% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Claryville?

Claryville has average high temperatures of 65.4°F and average lows of 44.2°F. Annual precipitation is 43.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Claryville at a Glance

Population
3,306
Median Income
$86,250
Home Value
$259,100
Median Rent
$1,056/mo
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg High Temp
65.4°F
Sales Tax
6.0%
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