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Is Erlanger a Good Place to Live? Erlanger, Kentucky: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Erlanger ranks #480 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #79 of 234 towns and #6 of 20 in Kentucky. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (69 per 100,000, #15 of 146) and high graduation rates (92%, #27 of 153), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Erlanger by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Erlanger's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Erlanger?
Erlanger's cost of living index is 95.4, 5% below the US level of 100 and #452 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $970/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $247,625, 6% above the typical Kentucky home ($232,577).
| Measure | Erlanger | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 95.4#452 of 1,308 | 90.2 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $247,625#239 of 1,187 | $232,577 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,583/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,265/mo#134 of 1,115 | — | $1,583/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $209,000#255 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $970/mo#177 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 2.8x#109 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 15.3%#70 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Kentucky is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Erlanger housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Erlanger is in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro.
Kentucky housing market →Is Erlanger safe?
Erlanger recorded 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 79% below the US rate of 328 and 67% below Kentucky's 212. That ranks #67 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #15 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Erlanger Police Department. Property crime runs 365 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Erlanger | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 220 · US 328 | 69#67 of 1,085 | 212 | 220 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,379 · US 1,548 | 365#6 of 1,085 | 1,262 | 1,379 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Kentucky is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Erlanger?
The median household in Erlanger earns $75,840, 9% below the US figure of $83,163 and 18% above Kentucky ($64,526). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Erlanger | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $75,840#689 of 1,312 | $64,526 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 13.7%#777 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | +0.3%#489 of 1,132 | +0.5% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Kentucky is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Erlanger?
The median resident of Erlanger is 38 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 32.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #713 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 69.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Erlanger | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 38 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 32.1%#713 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 69.3% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Erlanger's schools and health?
Erlanger's 6 public schools graduate 92% of students in four years (Kentucky 90.1%), with 15 students per teacher and $14,540 spent per pupil. 34.8% of adults are obese and 11.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Erlanger | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 92%#222 of 1,063 | 90.1% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 15#464 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $14,540#642 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 34.8%#758 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 11.9%#775 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 16.4%#496 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 5.6%#117 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Kentucky is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 2,059 students are enrolled in Erlanger's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Erlanger?
The average commute in Erlanger is 21.2 minutes (Kentucky 24.5); 0.4% of workers take transit and 16.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Erlanger scores 8.6 of 20 (below average walkable), #912 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 74.4°F and winters 33.9°F, with 45.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Erlanger | KentuckyKY | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 21.2 min#441 of 1,312 | 24.5 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 5.2%#602 of 1,312 | 6.5% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 71.3% | 76.4% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 1% | 1.9% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0% | 0.2% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 16.8% | 9.5% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.6#912 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Kentucky is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39.6 | 23.1 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 43.7 | 25.8 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 53.5 | 33.8 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 65.5 | 43.7 | 4.5 |
| May | 74.5 | 53.7 | 4.7 |
| Jun | 82.6 | 62.1 | 4.8 |
| Jul | 86 | 65.9 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 85.2 | 64.6 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 78.9 | 57.3 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 66.7 | 45.7 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 53.8 | 35.1 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 43.3 | 27.9 | 3.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky I.
| Measure | Erlanger | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 54.7°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 74.4°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 33.9°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 45.3 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky I.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Erlanger?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Erlanger's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Kenton County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, strong wind, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 72% of US counties.
| Measure | Erlanger | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.12%#402 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Kenton County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Kenton County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | 0.019% | 85% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0037% | 66% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.003% | 52% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.079% | 48% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Erlanger compare with similar-size cities?
Erlanger is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #79 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 19,875.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger, KYPop. 19,875 | #480 | 58.4 | $75,840 | $970/mo | 69 | 21.2 min |
| South Burlington, VTPop. 20,756 | #66 | 69.6 | $106,667 | $1,787/mo | 231 | 17.7 min |
| Makakilo, HIPop. 20,735 | #660 | 55.7 | $118,550 | $2,276/mo | no data | 32.8 min |
| Elko, NVPop. 20,696 | #1056 | 48.8 | $79,036 | $1,267/mo | 378 | 26.6 min |
| Vicksburg, MSPop. 20,589 | #1269 | 40.6 | $45,781 | $820/mo | 681 | 17.5 min |
| Knik-Fairview, AKPop. 19,972 | #1057 | 48.8 | $96,437 | $1,588/mo | no data | 38.2 min |
| Sheridan, WYPop. 19,285 | #679 | 55.5 | $62,867 | $936/mo | 110 | 12.8 min |
| Augusta, MEPop. 19,077 | #721 | 54.7 | $47,979 | $919/mo | 218 | 18.7 min |
| Ammon, IDPop. 19,064 | #868 | 52.2 | $86,121 | $1,372/mo | no data | 21.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Erlanger compare with the rest of Kentucky?
Erlanger ranks #6 of the 20 Kentucky cities we track, with a score of 58.4 against Kentucky's statewide 44.8. Its households earn 18% above the Kentucky median. Violent crime is 67% below the statewide rate. Homes are 6% above the typical Kentucky home.
| City | Rank in KY | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, KYPop. 29,392 | #1 | 64.4 | $102,361 | $1,250/mo | 49 |
| Jeffersontown, KYPop. 29,199 | #2 | 61.1 | $81,506 | $1,320/mo | 65 |
| Florence, KYPop. 32,803 | #3 | 60.5 | $71,003 | $1,329/mo | 199 |
| Georgetown, KYPop. 39,117 | #4 | 60.3 | $80,088 | $1,255/mo | 165 |
| Lexington, KYPop. 323,725 | #5 | 59.9 | $69,479 | $1,164/mo | 228 |
| Erlanger, KYPop. 19,875 | #6 | 58.4 | $75,840 | $970/mo | 69 |
| Nicholasville, KYPop. 32,197 | #7 | 58.0 | $68,503 | $1,147/mo | 197 |
| Covington, KYPop. 41,110 | #8 | 57.5 | $61,166 | $1,006/mo | 290 |
| Elizabethtown, KYPop. 32,576 | #9 | 57.4 | $60,760 | $909/mo | 110 |
| Richmond, KYPop. 37,111 | #10 | 55.5 | $50,870 | $917/mo | 243 |
| Frankfort, KYPop. 28,503 | #11 | 53.8 | $53,073 | $944/mo | 238 |
| Owensboro, KYPop. 60,302 | #12 | 51.6 | $56,357 | $905/mo | 413 |
| Bowling Green, KYPop. 75,388 | #13 | 50.8 | $48,873 | $998/mo | 187 |
| Ashland, KYPop. 21,295 | #14 | 50.8 | $52,715 | $872/mo | 244 |
| Louisville, KYPop. 631,818 | #15 | 50.0 | $66,849 | $1,120/mo | 674 |
| Paducah, KYPop. 26,845 | #16 | 49.8 | $49,915 | $834/mo | 274 |
| Henderson, KYPop. 27,852 | #17 | 49.6 | $48,186 | $771/mo | 278 |
| Madisonville, KYPop. 19,515 | #18 | 46.6 | $53,860 | $838/mo | 149 |
| Hopkinsville, KYPop. 30,906 | #19 | 45.9 | $49,139 | $902/mo | 300 |
| Radcliff, KYPop. 22,864 | #20 | 45.6 | $58,559 | $971/mo | 287 |
All 20 Kentucky cities we track, by overall score. Kentucky statewide: median income $64,526, violent crime 212.1 per 100,000.
How is Erlanger's score calculated?
Erlanger scores 58.4 out of 100, #480 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Kentucky's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Erlanger. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
35.5 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Erlanger's police agency. Similar-size median 81.4.
98.8 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Erlanger. Similar-size median 56.5.
53.7 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Erlanger's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
64.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Erlanger's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
79.9 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Erlanger. Similar-size median 50.8.
47.9 - GrowthCity data, some inputs missing · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Erlanger. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 35.2.
32.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Erlanger. Similar-size median 48.3.
53.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Erlanger's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
40.0 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 59.2.
72.1 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Erlanger's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Erlanger has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Erlanger
Is Erlanger, KY a good place to live?
Erlanger ranks #480 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #79 of 234 towns and #6 of 20 in Kentucky. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (69 per 100,000, #15 of 146) and high graduation rates (92%, #27 of 153), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Erlanger?
Erlanger's cost of living index is 95.4, 5% below the US level of 100 and #452 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $970/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $247,625, 6% above the typical Kentucky home ($232,577).
What is the crime rate in Erlanger?
Erlanger recorded 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 79% below the US rate of 328 and 67% below Kentucky's 212. That ranks #67 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #15 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Erlanger Police Department. Property crime runs 365 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Erlanger?
The median household in Erlanger earns $75,840, 9% below the US figure of $83,163 and 18% above Kentucky ($64,526). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Erlanger?
Median rent in Erlanger is $970/mo (Census), #177 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,265/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 15.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Erlanger?
The typical home value in Erlanger is $247,625, up 0% in a year, against $232,577 for Kentucky and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $209,000.
How are the public schools in Erlanger?
Erlanger's 6 public schools graduate 92% of students in four years (Kentucky 90.1%), with 15 students per teacher and $14,540 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Erlanger?
The average commute is 21.2 minutes, #441 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.5 minutes across Kentucky. 5.2% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Erlanger?
Erlanger averages 54.7°F over the year, 74.4°F in summer and 33.9°F in winter, with 45.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Erlanger walkable?
Erlanger scores 8.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #912 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Erlanger at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Kenton County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, strong wind, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 72% of US counties.
Who lives in Erlanger?
Erlanger has 19,875 residents. The median resident of Erlanger is 38 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 32.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #713 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 69.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Erlanger compare with the rest of Kentucky?
Erlanger ranks #6 of the 20 Kentucky cities we track, with a score of 58.4 against Kentucky's statewide 44.8. Its households earn 18% above the Kentucky median. Violent crime is 67% below the statewide rate. Homes are 6% above the typical Kentucky home.
What cities are similar in size to Erlanger?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Erlanger's population of 19,875 are South Burlington, VT (#66 overall), Makakilo, HI (#660 overall), Elko, NV (#1056 overall), Vicksburg, MS (#1269 overall), and Knik-Fairview, AK (#1057 overall). Erlanger is #480.