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Hebron

Pop. 6,407·4th most expensive in Kentucky·Rental market data updated monthly for Hebron, KY
Median rent (all units)
$1,950/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$15
Falling (Monthly)
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Hebron · $1,950
More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,950/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$78,000/yr
Local median income
$106,719/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Hebron's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,210
4 BR+
$2,450
Research median
$1,670/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,400/yr
At $1,950/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hebron, KY is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 30% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,407
Median income
$106,719
Median age
30.4
Renters
15.5%
Age distribution
30.5%
24.5%
28.2%
Under 1830.5%
18–3424.5%
35–5428.2%
55–649.7%
65+7.1%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
86.8%
White86.8%
Black1.6%
Hispanic7%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
25.3%
38%
30%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma25.3%
Some college38%
Bachelor's+30%
Housing tenure
84.5%
15.5%
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Hebron, KY has changed in 5 years

Income
$94,261 → $106,719
up 13.2%
Population
6,478 → 6,407
down 1.1%
Renter share
13.2% → 15.5%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
29.6% → 30%
+0.4 pts
Median age
30.9 → 30.4
-0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $94,261 to $106,719 across the same window, up 13.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 6,478 to 6,407 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. About 15.5% of households rent today, against 13.2% in 2021.

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About renting in Hebron, KY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Hebron is $1,950/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,150/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,670/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,290/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,210/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($106,719/yr), Hebron ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hebron an affordable city for renters?

Hebron is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,950/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($106,719/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hebron falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hebron?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,950/mo in Hebron. The local median household income is $106,719/yr, meaning the typical Hebron household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hebron?

Rent in Hebron has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Hebron rent compare to other cities in Kentucky?

Hebron is one of the pricier cities in Kentucky for rent, ranking #4 out of 39 tracked cities at $1,950/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hebron?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Hebron ($1,950/mo): Erlanger ($1,242/mo), Groesbeck ($1,333/mo), Fort Wright ($1,565/mo).

What percentage of Hebron residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.5% of Hebron households are renters, while 84.5% are owner-occupied. Hebron leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hebron rent compare to the national average?

Hebron's median rent of $1,950/mo is $15 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Kentucky, it ranks #4 out of 39 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,950/mo, rent takes ~22% of Hebron's median household income ($106,719/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hebron 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4%
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