At a Glance
Median Income
$85,500
$41,377 per capita
Home Value
$253,300
Zillow: $305,615
Median Rent
$1,542/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.7%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Fincastle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fincastle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fincastle a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fincastle residents earn a median household income of $85,500 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,377. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,480 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fincastle is $253,300 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,615. Median rent is $1,542/month, with 19.5% 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.
Education
44.7% of adults in Fincastle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fincastle has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population606
Median Age47.7 yrs
Density2,886/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,500
Per Capita$41,377
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$3,011M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,311
Housing
A+
Home Value$253,300
Rent$1,542
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$305,615
Housing Units251
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death5,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation719 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.7%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Fincastle was founded in 1974.
The median home in Fincastle was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.