Quality of Life and Culture in Van Lear, KY - PlaceVista

Van Lear, KY A

Population: 520

Home Price: $72,800

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Overview

Van Lear is a village in the state of Kentucky with a population of 520. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Van Lear has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (A) Excellent
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 20.9 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Van Lear, KY

Employment and Income	Van Lear	Kentucky	United States
Per Capita Income	$14,866	$29,707	$32,693
Median Household Income	$24,356	$58,801	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	6.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	45.1%	14.4%	10.5%

Age	Van Lear	Kentucky	United States
Median Age	35.7	41.5	42.3

Gender	Van Lear	Kentucky	United States
Male	55.2%	48.6%	49.8%
Female	44.8%	51.4%	50.2%

Race	Van Lear	Kentucky	United States
White	68.7%	89.9%	80.3%
Black or African American	25.8%	4.7%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	5.6%	0.2%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	1.0%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	0.8%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	3.4%	5.2%

Housing Information	Van Lear	Kentucky	United States
Median Home Price	$72,800	$147,794	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent		$610	$801
Family Households	23.2%	23.2%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	17.5%	17.5%	26.2%
Homeowners	64.9%	70.0%	72.9%
Renters	35.1%	30.0%	27.1%

Education	Van Lear	Kentucky	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	2.6%	8.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	42.0%	42.0%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	6.2%	19.3%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	26.1%	8.5%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	6.2%	13.1%	15.0%

Proficiency	Van Lear	Kentucky	United States
Mathematics	NA%	46.2%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	54.8%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Van Lear	Kentucky	United States
Murder	NA	1.7	3.0
Rape	NA	20.7	38.0
Robbery	NA	23.6	40.7
Assault	NA	51.3	188.5

Property Crime	Van Lear	Kentucky	United States
Burglary	NA	259.3	336.1
Theft	NA	1017.1	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	141.2	167.1
Arson	NA	7.5	10.5

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