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Fort Thomas, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hamilton County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
17,242 Population 3,041/sq mi density
$100,819 Median Income $52,213 per capita
$301,400 Home Value $359,841 Zillow
$1,095 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
31 Violent Crime/100K 513 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,819 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$301,400 home value, $1,095/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Thomas, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,819
34% above
$52,213 per capita
Home Value
$301,400
7% above
Zillow: $359,841
Median Rent
$1,095/mo
6% below
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
31/100K
92% below
513/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.6%
65% above
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Fort Thomas Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
134%
Home Value
107%
Rent
94%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
165%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Thomas a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Thomas residents earn a median household income of $100,819 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,213. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% 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 Fort Thomas is $301,400 , 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,841. Median rent is $1,095/month, with 25.7% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

Fort Thomas reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 513/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

55.6% of adults in Fort Thomas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% above the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Thomas has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population17,242
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density3,041/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,819
Per Capita$52,213
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479

Housing

A+
Home Value$301,400
Rent$1,095
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$359,841
Housing Units6,676
Rent Burden25.7%

Crime

F
Violent31/100K
Property513/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault6/100K
Burglary55/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death9,669/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation793 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.6%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+21.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries41

Did You Know?

Fort Thomas was founded in 1867.
The median home in Fort Thomas was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.6% 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.