Island, KY Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Island home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

451
Population Estimate
$60,586
Median Home Value
88.2%
Employment Rate
6.0%
Bachelor's Degree+

Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of October 2026

HOUSING DATA (October 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$122
Median Listing Price$209,000
Median Days on Market46
Active Listings1
New Listings0
Total Listings (Active + Pending)1
Avg Listing Price$209,000
Avg Listing Price Change MoM55%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY30%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size2.76
Family Dual Income27.9
Median Household Income$36,875
Median Individual Income$20,833
Home Ownership69.1%
Home Value$60,586
Median Rent$617
Rent Burden28.4%
Poverty22.8%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED11.7%
  • Highschool Education51.3%
  • Some College30.9%
  • Bachelors Degree3.0%
  • Graduate Degree3.0%
  • Total College or Above6.0%
  • Stem Degree16.7%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male41.3%
  • Female58.7%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married57.7%
  • Divorced18.0%
  • Never Married17.7%
  • Widowed6.5%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityIsland
State IDKY
Population451

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1829.2%
19–2913.2%
30–3911.0%
40–4910.4%
Age Group% of Population
50–5913.0%
60–6913.4%
70–796.5%
80+3.2%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation49.1%
Unemployment Rate11.8%
Disabled21.6%

ETHNICITY

White97.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.2%
Native American2.2%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.0%
Multiple0.6%

OTHER

Hispanic14.1%
Limited English3.1%
Health Uninsured16.5%
Veteran5.9%

Local Discussions

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  1. Is Island, KY a good place to buy a house?

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  2. What are the best neighborhoods in Island, KY for families?

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  3. What should home buyers know about the Island, KY housing market?

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  4. Is it better to buy or rent a home in Island, KY?

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Island, KY?

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  6. How much income do you need to buy a house in Island, KY?

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  7. How much are property taxes on a home in Island, KY?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Island, KY for first-time home buyers?

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  9. What is it like to live in Island, KY?

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  10. What should I know before moving to Island, KY?

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Neighborhoods in Island, KY

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