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Bowling Green, KY
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Population: 71,422
Home Price: $171,600
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Overview
Bowling Green is a midsize city in the state of Kentucky with a population of 71,422. Bowling Green has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
19.1 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Bowling Green, KY
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Bowling Green
Kentucky
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,015
$29,707
$32,693
Median Household Income
$43,633
$58,801
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
19.8%
14.4%
10.5%
Age
Bowling Green
Kentucky
United States
Median Age
27.7
41.5
42.3
Gender
Bowling Green
Kentucky
United States
Male
48.1%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
51.9%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Bowling Green
Kentucky
United States
White
71.9%
89.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
12.5%
4.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
6.5%
1.0%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.0%
0.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.2%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Bowling Green
Kentucky
United States
Median Home Price
$171,600
$147,794
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$682
$610
$801
Family Households
33.6%
33.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.9%
32.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
38.7%
70.0%
72.9%
Renters
61.3%
30.0%
27.1%
Education
Bowling Green
Kentucky
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.5%
8.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
25.6%
25.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.0%
19.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.9%
8.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
17.6%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Bowling Green
Kentucky
United States
Mathematics
44.0%
46.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
54.0%
54.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Bowling Green
Kentucky
United States
Murder
5.7
1.7
3.0
Rape
90.5
20.7
38.0
Robbery
79.0
23.6
40.7
Assault
116.3
51.3
188.5
Property Crime
Bowling Green
Kentucky
United States
Burglary
554.4
259.3
336.1
Theft
3748.5
1017.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
364.8
141.2
167.1
Arson
1.4
7.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Bowling Green, KY
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
food truck
hot sauce
cajun food
food drinks
sweet tea
middle eastern
beer
meal prep
whole foods
ice cream
sauces
low carb
farm fresh
pizza
smoothie
fresh meat
homemade ice cream
shrimp
cajun
gourmet
bowling
basketball
football
fantasy sports
sports entertainment
sports coverage
college basketball
college football
baseball
fantasy football
video games
duke basketball
ncaa football
nfl
athletics
notre dame football
soccer
uwg alumni
golf
volleyball
inspired by
digital artist
creativity
studio
nsfw furry
library
creative writing
fashion
animation
fellowships
theatre
nature
comics
photography
museum
creative
exhibition
poster
seancom
collection
spending time
spare time
sports cards
hot rods
video games
single dad
nerdy things
board games
reading writing
tv shows
books
horror movies
cosplay
wuhu
horror gore
comic books
fitness
scifi
outdoors
comics
sports
sports entertainment
sports coverage
local news
radio show
family friendly
music videos
tv
podcast network
digital media
marketing
quality content
tv shows
uwg alumni
digital content
food drinks
radio host
digital marketing
classic rock
video production
sports
family friendly
summer
mammoth cave national park
rock climbing
space
golf tennis
air conditioning
beach
fire pit
arts
nature
photography
hiking
conservation
pool
millbridge
fly fishing
ski
camping hiking
home depot
custom corvette
free shipping
food truck
post office
delivery service
online store
gift card
sams club
gift shop
whole foods
yard sale
amazon
grocery store
supplies
etsy shop
liquor store
topcare
ace hardware
marketplace
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