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Hebron, KY

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Affordability Score: 83/100

Population: 13,959 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Hebron, KY aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 13,959 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of A- (83/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $137,398, median home value of $329,100, median rent of $1,437 per month, and 47.7% 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 $1,353 per month (studio $958, 1BR $1,051, 3BR $1,785, 4BR $1,976). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $10,342 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 Hebron, KY include income, education, housing, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 2.1% and poverty 3.9% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A+
$137,398
Median household income
Education A-
47.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A-
2.4x
Home value $329,100 vs income
Commute C
25 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,353/mo
2BR fair market rent (12% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare A-
$10,342/yr
Center-based infant care (8% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$137,398
▲ 122% vs national
Per Capita Income
$59,948
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%

Housing

Median Home Value
$329,100
▲ 20% vs national
Median Rent
$1,437/mo
Owner Occupied
87.6%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,353/mo
▲ 13% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$958
1BR
$1,051
2BR
$1,353
3BR
$1,785
4BR
$1,976

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
▲ 18 ppt vs national
High School+
66.6%
Median Age
37.0
Avg. Commute
25 min
▼ 1 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$10,342/yr
8% of income
Toddler (Center)
$8,834/yr
Preschool (Center)
$8,834/yr
School-Age (Center)
$8,879/yr

What This Means

Hebron, KY receives an overall affordability grade of A- (83/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 13,959. This area performs well in income and education and housing and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Hebron, KY affordable?
Hebron, KY receives an overall affordability grade of A- (83/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $137,398. Median home value is $329,100.
What is the cost of living in Hebron?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,437/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,353/mo. Infant childcare $10,342/yr. Median home value $329,100.
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 →