Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Wellington is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 436. Residents earn $96,250 per year, which is 28% above the national average.
Based on current data, Wellington receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Wellington stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Wellington is $96,250, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Wellington is $328,500, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,000 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Wellington is a highly educated community — 65.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Wellington 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.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,250 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,811 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,371 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,007 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,844 |
| County GDP | $78,803M |
| Restaurants | 1,860 |
| Healthcare | 2,672 |
| Retail | 2,571 |
| Manufacturing | 675 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,192 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.58% |
| Commute Time | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 26.4% |
| Census Median | $328,500 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $136,218 |
| $/Sq Ft | $192 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $2,000 |
| 72% above US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,192 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.58% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,652/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,672 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 123 |
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.1 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 500 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,844/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2166°N, 85.6703°W |
| County FIPS | 21111 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 65.0% |
| 93% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,844/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,672 |
| Restaurants | 1,860 |
| Retail Stores | 2,571 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 123 |
| Avg Commute | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 26.4% |