At a Glance
Median Income
$69,864
$35,285 per capita
Home Value
$217,500
Zillow: $310,925
Median Rent
$918/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
16.3% smoking rate
How Amelia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amelia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amelia a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amelia residents earn a median household income of $69,864 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,285. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,080 business establishments, including 354 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amelia is $217,500 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,925. Median rent is $918/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
24.1% of adults in Amelia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amelia has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population12,482
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density2,253/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,864
Per Capita$35,285
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$10,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
Housing
A+
Home Value$217,500
Rent$918
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$310,925
Housing Units5,354
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,757/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation875 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Amelia was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
There are 354 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.