Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan Area

Hurstbourne Acres is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 1,984. Residents earn $68,229 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,984 Population 5,669/sq mi density
$68,229 Median Income $35,096 per capita
$292,900 Home Value
$1,191 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,229 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$292,900 home value, $1,191/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,229
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $292,900
4% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 62.3%
85% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,191
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

How Hurstbourne Acres Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,984
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density5,669/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 45%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,229
Per Capita$35,096
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$78,803M
Commute20 min

Housing

A
Home Value$292,900
Rent$1,191
OwnershipN/A

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property267/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary53/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation661 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.3%
High School+97.6%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute20 min
Libraries18

Is Hurstbourne Acres a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hurstbourne Acres receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Hurstbourne Acres stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hurstbourne Acres is $68,229, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hurstbourne Acres is $292,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,191 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Hurstbourne Acres is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 267 per 100,000, 86% below the national average.

Education

Hurstbourne Acres is a highly educated community — 62.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Hurstbourne Acres enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. 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 41.

Hurstbourne Acres has a population of 1,984 with a density of 5,669 people per square mile. The median age is 29.1 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (44.6%), with 1.7% Hispanic, 8.9% Black.

Population

1,984
Total Population
5,669
People / sq mi
29.1yrs
Median Age
25% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Hurstbourne Acres vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only54.3%
31% below US avg
Spanish45.7%
241% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Hurstbourne Acres vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hurstbourne Acres is $68,229, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Hurstbourne Acres vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,229
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,096
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
IRS Avg AGI$79,007

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.0%
68% below US avg
Establishments (County)33,844
County GDP$78,803M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,860
Healthcare2,672
Retail2,571
Manufacturing675

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,192
48% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.77%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Work from Home15.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Hurstbourne Acres is $292,900, 4% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,191 (2% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$292,900
4% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,191
2% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied17.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,192
48% above US avg
Effective Rate1.77%

Health Metrics: Hurstbourne Acres vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.3%
Premature Death12,652/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access91.3%
Healthcare Facilities2,672
Hurstbourne Acres has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 267 per 100,000 (86% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Hurstbourne Acres vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property267.4/100K
86% below US avg
Burglary53.5/100K
Theft213.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)123

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Hurstbourne Acres 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 is 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.1 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation661 ft (201 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density5,669/sq mi
Coordinates38.2202°N, 85.5907°W
County FIPS21111
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 62.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.9%
D 57.4%

Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+62.3%
85% above US avg
High School+97.6%
School Test Score5.50
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density5,669/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries18
Healthcare Facilities2,672
Restaurants1,860
Retail Stores2,571

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)123
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Work from Home15.2%

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