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Erlanger.
About
Life in Erlanger
This compact urban community just outside Cincinnati offers a practical middle ground for people who want affordable housing and real job opportunities without commuting too far. With a median household income around $75,840 and median home values sitting at $209,000, you're getting reasonable access to homeownership compared to many metros—and rent averages just under $1,000 monthly if you're not ready to buy. The job market here is genuinely solid thanks to major logistics and distribution operations: Amazon's Prime Air hub brought thousands of positions, Wayfair runs a massive fulfillment center near the airport, and companies like Toyota Boshoku and the United States Playing Card Company anchor local employment.
Erlanger at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Foreign-Born
4.1%
Broadband Internet
92.3%
of households
Population Growth
+2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.1% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Erlanger: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Erlanger, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (14.0%), and 2.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.4%
of residents
65 and Older
15.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.7%
of households
Married Couples
41.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.51
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for KY
Rent, home values, and income in Erlanger
Rent and home values here are close to the KY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,017
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $247,633 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below KY average
Unemployment in Erlanger
Unemployment in Kenton County, which includes Erlanger, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the KY average.
Unemployment rate
Erlanger: Kenton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Kenton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Erlanger Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.2 min avg
How Erlanger residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Erlanger, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 79% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Erlanger runs 79% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
69
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
364.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Erlanger Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
77.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kenton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kenton County, which includes Erlanger, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $34,200 |
| 2024 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9,100 |
| 2023 | 5 | Winter Storm | $31,000 |
| 2022 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,200 |
| 2021 | 10 | Winter Weather | $20,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $90,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $117,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8,100 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kenton County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Boone County, KY (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 9 miles from Erlanger) is typically good — 212 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
212
per year
Moderate Days
27
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Boone County, KY (9 mi away)
Climate85°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Erlanger has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
23.3"
Hot Days/Year
22
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
100
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
136
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.30" |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 3.17" |
| Mar | 54°F | 34°F | 4.16" |
| Apr | 66°F | 44°F | 4.53" |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 4.67" |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.75" |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.83" |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 3.43" |
| Sep | 79°F | 57°F | 3.11" |
| Oct | 67°F | 46°F | 3.35" |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.23" |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 3.73" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Erlanger
Erlanger has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.0%
of residents
Sun Behavioral Health
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
St Elizabeth Edgewood
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.2 mi away · Edgewood
St Elizabeth Florence
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Florence
St Elizabeth Ft Thomas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Fort Thomas
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Erlanger
Erlanger's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Erlanger (within 15 miles)
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
9.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 29,882 students · in-state tuition $14,394 · 73% graduate · median earnings $60,832 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,207 students · in-state tuition $52,680 · 71% graduate · median earnings $69,118 (10 yrs after entry)
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
8.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 713 students · in-state tuition $17,318 · 64% graduate · median earnings $73,495 (10 yrs after entry)
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science
9.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 690 students · in-state tuition $15,356 · 77% graduate · median earnings $72,043 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 536 students · in-state tuition $13,295 · 49% graduate · median earnings $42,712 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 281 students · in-state tuition $7,700 · 40% graduate · median earnings $37,329 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Erlanger
Erlanger has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
9 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
60 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
61 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
83 mi awayCamp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
84 mi awayPublic Libraries in Erlanger
Kenton County Public Library
3095 Hulbert Avenue, Erlanger
Erlanger Branch
401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger
Cities Near Erlanger
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Erlanger FAQ
Is Erlanger, Kentucky affordable?⌄
Erlanger's median rent is $970/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $75,840/year. Median home value is $209,000.
Is Erlanger, Kentucky safe?⌄
Erlanger's violent crime rate was 69 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 365 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Erlanger, Kentucky?⌄
Kenton County, which includes Erlanger, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Erlanger, Kentucky?⌄
The cost of living in Erlanger is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $970/month and median household income is $75,840/year. The median home value is $209,000. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Erlanger, Kentucky?⌄
The average commute in Erlanger is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from