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London, Kentucky

London, Kentucky, in Laurel county, is 63 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. There are 5,692 residents in the city.

The People and Families of London

In London, about 47% of adults are married. In London, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in London.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, London had a median family income of $34,340.

Political Inclinations

London folks tended to give their money ($43,845) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

London Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in London that were owner-occupied was 53%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In London, 91% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about London is its reasonable commuting times.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyLondon Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%London Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%London Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of London, KY

Comparing London 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
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population96
Age of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Women46
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Well-Paid Single Men36
Male Share of the Population25
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People in Middle Class or Better25
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use57
Walking and Biking to Work48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime21

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