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Fort Wright, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hamilton County County
Fort Wright, KY
At a Glance
How Fort Wright Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Wright's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fort Wright a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fort Wright residents earn a median household income of $100,647 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,130. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% 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 Wright is $305,500 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,119. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 21.8% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Fort Wright reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,253/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
44.6% of adults in Fort Wright hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Wright 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.