Cost of Living in Lyndon, KY

Population 10,956 · Kentucky · Data vintage 2023

90
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Lyndon is a smaller Kentucky community of around 11000 residents, where median household incomes of $65,392 and housing costs ($273,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Located 7 miles northeast of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Lyndon falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 23% higher than Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)'s $222,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 90
Rent 91

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

About the Cost of Living in Lyndon

The median home value in Lyndon is $273,300 — 10% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,196/month, 9% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $65,392/year is 12% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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%. Overall, Lyndon has a cost of living index of 90 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$273,300
10% below avg
Median Rent
$1,196/mo
9% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.0x
Favors buying
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 43.7%
Renter-occupied 56.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,196
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,810/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
20.0 min
26% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.3%
Carpooled
6.3%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
2.1%
Work from home
15.0%

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
$65,392
12% below avg
Per Capita Income
$44,663
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
12% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Labor Force Participation
74.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.3%
Graduate degree 18.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.2
Male median age 32.6
Female median age 36.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 55 — Moderate
33.7%
Good air days/yr
171
Max AQI recorded
269
PM2.5 days
94
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lyndon, KY?

Lyndon has a cost index of 90 (100 = national average). It is 10% below the national average.

What is average rent in Lyndon, KY?

The median gross rent in Lyndon is $1,196 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lyndon?

The median home value in Lyndon is $273,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Lyndon?

The median household income in Lyndon is $65,392 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lyndon, KY?

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

Is Lyndon, KY affordable?

Lyndon is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 90 (100 = US average).

Lyndon at a Glance

Population
10,956
Median Income
$65,392
Home Value
$273,300
Median Rent
$1,196/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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