At a Glance
Median Income
$78,420
$40,672 per capita
Home Value
$189,400
Zillow: $247,625
Median Rent
$981/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
535/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
How Erlanger Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Erlanger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Erlanger a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Erlanger residents earn a median household income of $78,420 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,672. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Erlanger is $189,400 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,625. Median rent is $981/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Erlanger reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 535/100K.
Education
32.3% of adults in Erlanger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Erlanger has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population19,677
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density2,345/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,420
Per Capita$40,672
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$189,400
Rent$981
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$247,625
Housing Units8,217
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property535/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation847 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Erlanger was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.