Apartments for rent in Fort Wright, KY

A small town located in Kentucky, Fort Wright has slightly less than 6,000 residents. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (18%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. The majority of Fort Wright residents own their homes, and 44% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs could be a factor, as the average rent of $853 a month is substantially higher than the state average of $782.

Fort Wright has a large percentage of residents older than 25 with advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 11% possess a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Further, 20% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Many Fort Wright residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Combined, these industries make up 21% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the town. Fort Wright workers earn an average annual income of just under $77K, more than those elsewhere in Kentucky. However, Fort Wright's average income is fairly average compared to the national level ($73,345).

Averaging about 23 minutes, the commute time for Fort Wright residents is shorter than around 70% of cities in Kentucky. Many residents (48%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't widely used. Not many commuters walk to work.