Apartments for rent in Shively, KY

Shively is a town in Kentucky with a population of just under 16,000. At an average age of just over 39, the city's population ranks around the middle compared to other cities in Kentucky, which has an average age of 38. Renters tend to be in the minority in Shively, and 59% of residents own their homes. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $662 a month, which is $120/month less than the state average.

Compared to the national average, Shively has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (27%). Further, 4% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. If you're looking for career options, Shively has you covered. The four most common industries are manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and warehousing. Together, these industries make up 26% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 10% of residents work in transportation, which ranks as the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of just over $46K, Shively workers earn around $16,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. Shively's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).

Shively residents have an average commute of about 25 minutes. Driving is the typical way to get to work, chosen by 39% of workers, while public transportation is not used much. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.