At a Glance
Median Income
$58,295
$31,420 per capita
Home Value
$154,700
Zillow: $209,575
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
200/100K
1,780/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
15.5% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Ludlow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ludlow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ludlow a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ludlow residents earn a median household income of $58,295 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,420. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% 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 Ludlow is $154,700 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,575. Median rent is $1,115/month, with 22.6% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Ludlow reports 200 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,780/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.2% of adults in Ludlow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ludlow has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,378
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density4,759/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,295
Per Capita$31,420
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,700
Rent$1,115
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$209,575
Housing Units2,208
Rent Burden22.6%
Crime
F
Violent200/100K
Property1,780/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary378/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation546 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41
Did You Know?
Ludlow was founded in 1864.
The median home in Ludlow was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.0% 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.
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