What is the median rent in Hurstbourne, KY?
The median gross rent in Hurstbourne, KY is $1,644 (±$130) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 753 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In Hurstbourne, the median gross rent went from $1,288 in 2015–2019 to $1,644 in 2020–2024 (+27.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,644 (±$130)
- Rented homes
- 753 (±190)
- $2,000 or more
- 13.4%
- Since 2015–2019
- +27.6%
How much rent costs in Hurstbourne
| Monthly gross rent | Hurstbourne | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 13.4% (±7.4 points) | 8.6% | 11.4% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 9.2% (±13.2 points) | 27.4% | 42.1% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 12.6% (±11.2 points) | 42.0% | 32.5% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 51.4% (±14.0 points) | 15.8% | 10.1% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 13.4% (±10.2 points) | 4.1% | 2.6% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 1.1% | 0.7% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,500 to $1,999, paid by 51.4% of renting households.
13.4% of rented homes in Hurstbourne cost $2,000 or more a month.
Hurstbourne against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Hurstbourne | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,644 (±$130) | $1,149 (±$13) | $967 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 753 (±190) | 120,777 (±2,505) | 525,744 (±5,281) | 42,849,984 |
In Hurstbourne, median gross rent is higher than in Jefferson County ($1,149).
It is also higher than in Kentucky ($967).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,413).
In Jefferson County, Hurstbourne ranks 22 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 28 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in Hurstbourne has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,288 (±$108) | $1,644 (±$130) | +27.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 31.8% (±5.9 points) | 42.7% (±6.7 points) | +10.9 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median gross rent in places near Hurstbourne
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurstbourne | — | $1,644 (±$130) | — |
| Bellemeade | 0.8 mi | $1,938 (±$1,025) | Not measurably different |
| Wildwood | 1.1 mi | $1,200 (±$944) | Not measurably different |
| Hurstbourne Acres | 1.3 mi | $1,218 (±$73) | Lower |
| Norwood | 1.4 mi | $1,771 (±$59) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Ridge Manor | 1.5 mi | $1,765 (±$577) | Not measurably different |
| St. Regis Park | 1.6 mi | $1,700 (±$380) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Hills | 1.6 mi | $2,017 (±$436) | Not measurably different |
| Lyndon | 1.6 mi | $1,246 (±$50) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hurstbourne Acres, KY ($1,218), Lyndon, KY ($1,246).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Blue Ridge Manor | $1,765 (±$577) |
| 17 | Meadow Vale | $1,708 (±$444) |
| 18 | Woodland Hills | $1,705 (±$88) |
| 19 | St. Regis Park | $1,700 (±$380) |
| 20 (tie) | Brownsboro Village | $1,659 (±$223) |
| 20 (tie) | Northfield | $1,659 (±$250) |
| 22 | Hurstbourne | $1,644 (±$130) |
| 23 | Briarwood | $1,630 (±$177) |
| 24 | Seneca Gardens | $1,579 (±$182) |
| 25 | Anchorage | $1,578 (±$295) |
| 26 | Graymoor-Devondale | $1,558 (±$210) |
| 27 | Parkway Village | $1,522 (±$198) |
| 28 | Moorland | $1,508 (±$1,212) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Jefferson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hurstbourne
What is the average rent in Hurstbourne, KY?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Hurstbourne is $1,644 (±$130) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in Hurstbourne?
In Hurstbourne, the median gross rent went from $1,288 in 2015–2019 to $1,644 in 2020–2024 (+27.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
How many rentals in Hurstbourne cost more than $2,000 a month?
13.4% of rented homes in Hurstbourne have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 13.4% cost less than $500.
Is rent in Hurstbourne higher than in Jefferson County?
In Hurstbourne, median gross rent is higher than in Jefferson County ($1,149).
It is also higher than in Kentucky ($967).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hurstbourne city, Kentucky
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hurstbourne city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Hurstbourne city, Kentucky
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Hurstbourne city, Kentucky (place:38814, in state:21).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
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Figures last updated on .
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