Meadow Vale, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan Area

Meadow Vale is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 943. Residents earn $87,656 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
943 Population 4,286/sq mi density
$87,656 Median Income $31,315 per capita
$280,500 Home Value
$1,650 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,656 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$280,500 home value, $1,650/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,656
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $280,500
0% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 50.5%
50% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,650
42% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.1%
91% lower than US avg

How Meadow Vale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population943
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density4,286/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 55%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,656
Per Capita$31,315
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$78,803M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$280,500
Rent$1,650
OwnershipN/A

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property265/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation660 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.5%
High School+96.3%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute24 min
Libraries18

Is Meadow Vale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Meadow Vale receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Meadow Vale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Meadow Vale is $87,656, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Meadow Vale is $280,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,650 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Meadow Vale 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 265 per 100,000, 86% below the national average.

Education

Meadow Vale is a highly educated community — 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Meadow Vale 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.

Meadow Vale has a population of 943 with a density of 4,286 people per square mile. The median age is 26.6 years, 32% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (55%), with 3.5% Black.

Population

943
Total Population
4,286
People / sq mi
26.6yrs
Median Age
32% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.8%
Female 35.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Meadow Vale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.3%
10% above US avg
Spanish13.7%
2% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Meadow Vale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Meadow Vale is $87,656, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Meadow Vale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,656
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,315
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
IRS Avg AGI$79,007

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.1%
91% 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 Rate1.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Work from Home27.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Meadow Vale is $280,500, 0% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,650 (42% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$280,500
0% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,650
42% 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-Occupied90.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,192
48% above US avg
Effective Rate1.85%

Health Metrics: Meadow Vale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Premature Death12,652/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access91.3%
Healthcare Facilities2,672
Meadow Vale has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 265 per 100,000 (86% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Meadow Vale 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 Property264.9/100K
86% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft264.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)123

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Meadow Vale 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

Elevation660 ft (201 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density4,286/sq mi
Coordinates38.2833°N, 85.5725°W
County FIPS21111
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 50.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% 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+50.5%
50% above US avg
High School+96.3%
School Test Score5.50
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,286/sq mi
Total Area0.2 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 Commute24.1 min
Work from Home27.0%

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