Crescent Springs, Kentucky
Crescent Springs, Kentucky, in Kenton county, is 10 miles SW of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city is included in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 3,931 people lived in Crescent Springs.
The People and Families of Crescent Springs
In Crescent Springs, about 50% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Crescent Springs without hitting a preschooler. The city is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in Crescent Springs; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Crescent Springs had a median family income of $50,573. Significantly, more adults in Crescent Springs have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Kentucky. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in the city.)
Political Inclinations
Crescent Springs residents donated more money ($21,750) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
Crescent Springs Housing
An estimated 56% of living spaces in Crescent Springs are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Crescent Springs as a sign of wealth and desirability.
Commuting
In Crescent Springs, 93% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the city.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Crescent Springs | 3,931 | $50,573 |
| Edgewood | 9,400 | $80,578 |
| Elsmere | 8,139 | $46,280 |
| Erlanger | 16,676 | $51,442 |
| Fort Mitchell | 8,089 | $63,910 |
| Fort Wright | 5,681 | $62,464 |
| Villa Hills | 7,948 | $79,810 |
High Points
Crescent Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Profile of Crescent Springs, KY
Comparing Crescent Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Female Share of the Population | |  |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size |  | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
