salaryRent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.4 minutes. Most households rent (56%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,360 a year. That is $29 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 72 of 87 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lyndon?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lyndon
| Size | Lyndon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,241 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,187 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,379 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lyndon 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 Lyndon, so the Kentucky figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lyndon
Life in Lyndon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lyndon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $412 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $276,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,680 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lyndon, KY?
Renting in Lyndon costs a median of about $1,509 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kentucky median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Lyndon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,360 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lyndon cheap or expensive?
Lyndon is rated OK: rent takes 25.6% of the typical household income of $70,835. It ranks 72nd cheapest of 87 Kentucky cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lyndon?
The median homeowner in Lyndon pays $2,239 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.
Is Lyndon 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 Lyndon?
The median home value in Lyndon is $276,800, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
11,030 people live in Lyndon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.