Housing by town in Kenton County, Kentucky
Kenton County, Kentucky has 18 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,069 (±$30) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $811 in 2015–2019 (+31.8%; Up after inflation).
Crestview Hills has the highest median gross rent ($1,481) and Crescent Springs the lowest ($926).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,069 (±$30)
- Households that rent
- 29.3%
- Median household income
- $80,548
- Places
- 18
Cities, towns and townships in Kenton County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley | $1,112 | 23.5% | $71,000 | $150,000 | $1,312 |
| Covington | $1,006 | 48.2% | $61,166 | $187,300 | $2,085 |
| Crescent Springs | $926 | 42.0% | $83,066 | $302,100 | $2,919 |
| Crestview Hills | $1,481 | 26.2% | $95,441 | $279,800 | $2,342 |
| Edgewood | $1,073 | 7.1% | $119,028 | $312,200 | $2,909 |
| Elsmere | $1,351 | 24.9% | $60,503 | $171,900 | $1,700 |
| Erlanger | $970 | 30.7% | $75,840 | $209,000 | $2,017 |
| Fairview | — | 1.8% | $56,250 | $133,300 | $1,344 |
| Fort Mitchell | $1,039 | 41.7% | $86,310 | $357,100 | $4,546 |
| Fort Wright | $1,142 | 29.3% | $105,024 | $328,900 | $2,616 |
| Independence | $1,250 | 16.2% | $102,361 | $263,700 | $2,527 |
| Kenton Vale | $1,438 | 21.3% | $63,021 | $165,500 | $1,271 |
| Lakeside Park | $1,154 | 16.8% | $128,650 | $360,400 | $3,156 |
| Ludlow | $1,233 | 23.9% | $65,284 | $184,800 | $2,076 |
| Park Hills | $1,042 | 33.3% | $99,861 | $282,100 | $2,864 |
| Ryland Heights | $1,125 | 11.2% | $69,000 | $213,700 | $1,630 |
| Taylor Mill | $1,139 | 15.8% | $88,546 | $241,000 | $2,432 |
| Villa Hills | $1,412 | 15.6% | $107,859 | $362,500 | $3,026 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,100 | $38,500 | $61,550 |
| 2 people | $26,400 | $44,000 | $70,350 |
| 3 people | $29,700 | $49,500 | $79,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $54,950 | $87,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,350 | $94,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $63,750 | $102,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,150 | $109,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,550 | $116,050 |
How the places in Kenton County rank across Kentucky
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Crime reported to police in Kenton County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 262 | 153 | 1,450 | 847 | 171,262 | 13 of 13 |
| 2024 | 211 | 121 | 1,355 | 778 | 174,121 | 13 of 13 |
| 2025 | 205 | 116 | 1,134 | 644 | 176,194 | 13 of 13 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Kenton County recorded 205 violent and 1,134 property crimes, 116 and 644 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Kenton County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Police Department | 41,781 | 121 | 586 |
| Independence Police Department | 30,559 | 13 | 107 |
| Kenton County Police Department | 21,816 | 6 | 53 |
| Erlanger Police Department | 20,295 | 14 | 74 |
| Elsmere Police Department | 9,380 | 14 | 57 |
| Fort Mitchell Police Department | 8,781 | 3 | 60 |
| Edgewood Police Department | 8,547 | 6 | 31 |
| Villa Hills Police Department | 7,881 | 5 | 42 |
| Taylor Mill Police Department | 7,176 | 4 | 33 |
| Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Department | 6,218 | 2 | 22 |
| Fort Wright Police Department | 6,174 | 6 | 24 |
| Ludlow Police Department | 4,390 | 9 | 36 |
| Park Hills Police Department | 3,196 | 2 | 9 |
ZIP codes in Kenton County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41017 | 40,719 | $1,064 | $293,500 | $97,274 | 22.6% |
| 41051 | 33,054 | $1,291 | $268,900 | $104,201 | 12.5% |
| 41018 | 28,940 | $1,027 | $192,100 | $68,605 | 31.9% |
| 41011 | 26,981 | $1,088 | $304,200 | $69,970 | 53.9% |
| 41015 | 20,823 | $934 | $187,700 | $65,683 | 25.6% |
| 41014 | 7,392 | $1,040 | $164,700 | $61,382 | 48.0% |
| 41016 | 5,795 | $1,138 | $173,500 | $71,172 | 28.4% |
| 41063 | 2,863 | $817 | $231,800 | $80,469 | 8.6% |
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Questions about Kenton County
What is the crime rate in Kenton County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Kenton County recorded 116 violent and 644 property crimes per 100,000 residents (205 violent and 1,134 property crimes in all).
Which place in Kenton County has the highest rent?
Crestview Hills has the highest median gross rent, $1,481 (±$291) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Kenton County has the lowest rent?
Crescent Springs has the lowest median gross rent, $926 (±$63) a month.
What is the median rent in Kenton County, Kentucky?
The median gross rent in Kenton County is $1,069 (±$30) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kenton County, Kentucky
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kenton County, Kentucky
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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