Apartments for rent in Southgate, KY

Southgate, a small town in Kentucky, has a population of just under 4,000. Young professionals will fit right in, as they account for an above-average percentage of the community. With an average age of just under 38, the town's population skews younger than most cities in Kentucky. Most residents own their homes in Southgate, and 45% of residents rent. With an average rent of $887 a month, exceeding the state average by $106/month, relatively high rent costs may be a factor in the higher levels of ownership.

If you're looking for a number of career options, Southgate has them in spades. The four most common industries are healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and entertainment. Combined, these industries make up 31% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, as 10% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of just over $62K, Southgate workers earn roughly the same as their peers elsewhere in the state. Southgate, however, compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (5%), Southgate has a large percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (8%). Furthermore, 14% have a Bachelor's degree and 5% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Averaging about 22 minutes, the commute time for Southgate residents is faster than almost 70% of cities in the state. Many residents (52%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation isn't used. Few commuters walk to work.