Cost of Living in Edgewood, KY

Population 8,429 · Kentucky · Data vintage 2023

87
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Edgewood is a smaller Kentucky community of around 8000 residents, where median household incomes of $121,045 and housing costs ($290,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.1% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 10 miles south of Cincinnati, Edgewood falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 35% higher than Cincinnati's $215,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 95
Rent 75

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

About the Cost of Living in Edgewood

The median home value in Edgewood is $289,700 — 5% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $991/month, 25% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $121,045/year is 62% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.1%, 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 64.4°F and lows of 44.9°F, with about 23.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Edgewood has a cost of living index of 87 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$289,700
5% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$499,575
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$991/mo
25% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
24.4x
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 92.3%
Renter-occupied 7.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$991
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,605/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
22.8 min
16% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
18.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.7%
Carpooled
4.0%
Public transit
0.5%
Walked
0.5%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
18.1%

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
$121,045
62% above avg
Per Capita Income
$61,783
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
76% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 37.3%
Graduate degree 19.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.3
Male median age 40.4
Female median age 43.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
64.4°F
Avg Low
44.9°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
23.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404454667583868579675443
Low °F 232634445462666557463528
Precip" 3.303.174.164.534.674.753.833.433.113.353.233.73
Snow" 7.76.73.40.40.00.00.00.00.00.20.84.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Edgewood, KY?

Edgewood has a cost index of 87 (100 = national average). It is 13% below the national average.

What is average rent in Edgewood, KY?

The median gross rent in Edgewood is $991 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Edgewood?

The median home value in Edgewood is $289,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Edgewood?

The median household income in Edgewood is $121,045 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Edgewood, KY?

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

Is Edgewood, KY affordable?

Yes, Edgewood is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 87 — about 13% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Edgewood?

Edgewood has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 44.9°F. Annual precipitation is 45.3". Average annual snowfall is 23.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Edgewood at a Glance

Population
8,429
Median Income
$121,045
Home Value
$289,700
Median Rent
$991/mo
Unemployment
1.1%
Avg High Temp
64.4°F
Sales Tax
6.0%
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