salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Most homes (84.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,440 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 69 of 87 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Villa Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Villa Hills
| Size | Villa Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,031 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,378 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,338 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Villa 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 Villa Hills, so the Kentucky figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Villa Hills
Life in Villa Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Villa Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,029 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $362,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,250 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Villa Hills, KY?
Renting in Villa Hills costs a median of about $1,486 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kentucky median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Villa Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,440 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Villa Hills cheap or expensive?
Villa Hills is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.3% of the typical household income of $116,326. It ranks 69th cheapest of 87 Kentucky cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Villa Hills?
The median homeowner in Villa Hills pays $3,026 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Villa 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 Villa Hills?
The median home value in Villa Hills is $362,500, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
7,480 people live in Villa Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.