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Fort Mitchell, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hamilton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
8,676 Population 2,799/sq mi density
$80,814 Median Income $55,471 per capita
$354,700 Home Value $390,139 Zillow
$987 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
85 Violent Crime/100K 848 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$80,814 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$354,700 home value, $987/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Mitchell, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,814
8% above
$55,471 per capita
Home Value
$354,700
26% above
Zillow: $390,139
Median Rent
$987/mo
15% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
85/100K
78% below
848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.5%
47% above
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Fort Mitchell Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Mitchell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
108%
Home Value
126%
Rent
85%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
147%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Mitchell a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Mitchell residents earn a median household income of $80,814 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,471. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% 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 Fort Mitchell is $354,700 , 26% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,139. Median rent is $987/month, with 26.9% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Fort Mitchell reports 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 848/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

49.5% of adults in Fort Mitchell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Mitchell has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population8,676
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density2,799/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,814
Per Capita$55,471
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479

Housing

A
Home Value$354,700
Rent$987
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$390,139
Housing Units3,675
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent85/100K
Property848/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault36/100K
Burglary85/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death9,669/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation842 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.5%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41

Did You Know?

Fort Mitchell was founded in 1910.
The median home in Fort Mitchell was built in 1970.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.