B+

Coxs Creek, KY

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Affordability Score: 78/100

Population: 5,369 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Coxs Creek, KY aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 5,369 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B+ (78/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $100,226, median home value of $265,300, median rent of $722 per month, and 29.0% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,016 per month (studio $770, 1BR $781, 3BR $1,360, 4BR $1,704). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $8,388 per year, consuming 8% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Coxs Creek, KY include income, housing, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 5.3% and poverty 9.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$100,226
Median household income
Education D
29.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B+
2.6x
Home value $265,300 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,016/mo
2BR fair market rent (12% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare B+
$8,388/yr
Center-based infant care (8% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$100,226
▲ 62% vs national
Per Capita Income
$38,816
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Poverty Rate
9.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$265,300
▼ 4% vs national
Median Rent
$722/mo
Owner Occupied
93.7%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,016/mo
▼ 15% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$770
1BR
$781
2BR
$1,016
3BR
$1,360
4BR
$1,704

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
▼ 1 ppt vs national
High School+
65.0%
Median Age
38.9
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$8,388/yr
8% of income
Toddler (Center)
$7,378/yr
Preschool (Center)
$7,378/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,218/yr

What This Means

Coxs Creek, KY receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (78/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 5,369. This area performs well in income and housing and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Coxs Creek, KY affordable?
Coxs Creek, KY receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (78/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $100,226. Median home value is $265,300.
What is the cost of living in Coxs Creek?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $722/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,016/mo. Infant childcare $8,388/yr. Median home value $265,300.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →