salaryRent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.8 minutes. Most homes (82.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 60.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,640 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Kentucky cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Kentucky. It is number 64 of 87 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Douglass Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Douglass Hills
| Size | Douglass Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,200 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,418 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,861 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Douglass Hills overall?
Everyday prices in Kentucky overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Douglass Hills, so the Kentucky figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Douglass Hills
Life in Douglass Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Douglass Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $987 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $346,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,630 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Douglass Hills, KY?
Renting in Douglass Hills costs a median of about $1,416 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kentucky median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Douglass Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,640 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Douglass Hills cheap or expensive?
Douglass Hills is rated OK: rent takes 20.1% of the typical household income of $84,643. It ranks 64th cheapest of 87 Kentucky cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Douglass Hills?
The median homeowner in Douglass Hills pays $2,641 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Douglass Hills more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Kentucky are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Douglass Hills?
The median home value in Douglass Hills is $346,300, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
5,474 people live in Douglass Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.