salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $25,160 a year. That is $12 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Kentucky cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Kentucky. It is number 1 of 87 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Middlesborough?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Middlesborough
| Size | Middlesborough | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $552 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $596 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $552 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $721 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Middlesborough 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 Middlesborough, so the Kentucky figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Middlesborough
Life in Middlesborough
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Middlesborough?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $64 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $99,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Middlesborough, KY?
Renting in Middlesborough costs a median of about $629 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kentucky median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Middlesborough?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $25,160 a year, or $12 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Middlesborough cheap or expensive?
Middlesborough is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $33,548. It ranks 1st cheapest of 87 Kentucky cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Middlesborough?
The median homeowner in Middlesborough pays $786 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Middlesborough 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 Middlesborough?
The median home value in Middlesborough is $99,900, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
9,123 people live in Middlesborough. Numbers are typical (middle) values.