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Is Walton, KY expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,37422% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$84,033about $7,003/month · 3% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$262,20021% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $54,960 a year. That is $26 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 59 of 87 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Walton
$1,374
Dayton
$1,848
Monticello
$763
Central City
$696
Bellevue
$2,306
Fort Wright
$1,202
Douglass Hills
$1,416

How much do households earn in Walton?

Under $25k
8.7%
$25k–50k
23.5%
$50k–100k
36.0%
$100k–150k
20.8%
$150k+
6.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Walton

SizeWaltonU.S. average
1 bedroom$445$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,208$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,526$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Walton overall?

Everyday prices in Kentucky overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
64
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
75
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Walton, so the Kentucky figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Walton

🏛️ Property tax$3,114a year · 1.19% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$181a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Walton

Commute to work29.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree32.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home73.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Walton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $445 a month less.

Renting
$1,374
Owning
$1,819

Owning assumes a typical $262,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,220 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Walton, KY?

Renting in Walton costs a median of about $1,374 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kentucky median is $1,175.

How much do I need to make to live in Walton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,960 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Walton cheap or expensive?

Walton is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.6% of the typical household income of $84,033. It ranks 59th cheapest of 87 Kentucky cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Walton?

The median homeowner in Walton pays $3,114 a year in property taxes, about 1.19% of the median home value.

Is Walton 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 Walton?

The median home value in Walton is $262,200, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

5,730 people live in Walton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.