Apartments for rent in Carlisle, KY

Carlisle, a small town in Kentucky, has a population of slightly more than 2,000. Retirees are a frequent sight, as they make up 20% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young professionals are less well-represented. The majority of Carlisle residents own their homes, and 37% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $540 a month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Kentucky. Over the course of a year, renters in Carlisle will save around $2,900 compared to the state average.

With an average commute time of about 33 minutes, slower than most cities in the state, Carlisle residents know that traveling to work takes some patience. Driving a car or truck is the most common way to get to work, selected by 34% of workers, while public transportation isn't used. Relatively few residents commute to work on foot.

Many Carlisle residents work in one of two industries: manufacturing and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 10% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in transportation, which ranks as the top career path in the town. Carlisle workers earn an average annual income of nearly $52,000, less than the average Kentucky resident. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Carlisle has a large percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (29%). Furthermore, 4% have a Bachelor's degree and 4% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.