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Erlanger, Kentucky

Introduction to Erlanger, Kentucky

Erlanger, Kentucky, in Kenton county, is 12 miles SW of Cincinnati, Ohio. The people of the city are in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Erlanger has a population of 16,676.

Erlanger History

The city of Erlanger is located in the Bluegrass region, near the Cincinnati metro area. The community was named after Baron Frederic Emile D'Erlanger, a German born English financier who invested in the railroad and gradually developed the city. The city’s existence goes back to the year 1807 when Bartlett Graves built a log cabin in this area. The small community gradually grew up to be known as Timberlake in honor of a local physician, William Timberlake. In 1882, when a post office was established, both the post office and the depot were named as Erlanger.

Erlanger and nearby Attractions

  • Cincinnati Art Museum
  • William Howard Taft National Historic Site
  • Harrison State Park
  • Kenton County Golf Course
  • Embshoff Woods and Nature Preserve

Things To Do In Erlanger

Be it the Cincinnati Art Museum or the William Howard Taft National Historic Site, tourists can get to know more about the history of the city from both the places. Tourists can also take a stroll in the Harrison State Park. The rolling green grass of the Kenton County Golf Course is a delight for the golf lovers.

Erlanger Transportation

Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Erlanger Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are offered by several colleges and universities which include Miami University, Northern Kentucky University, University of Cincinnati, and Xavier University.

High Points

Erlanger strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%Erlanger Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 18%Erlanger Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Erlanger Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Erlanger, KY

Comparing Erlanger to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men79
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built77
Affordability of Property Taxes72
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime85

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