Here are 11 of the Cheapest, Yet Greatest Places to Live in Kentucky
By Jenn Shockley|Published December 20, 2015
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Jenn Shockley
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I am somewhat a cliche'. I grew up running around barefoot on a farm in Kentucky.
I love writing, art, sunshine, all animals and my incredibly patient husband, who tolerates my "crazy animal lady" side.
Kentucky is a beautiful place to call home, and in some cases, extremely affordable. The following list was comprised of cities with between 5,000 and 50,000 residents, many of which have been mentioned periodically by readers, The score system is based on nearby conveniences, cost of living, job availability, percentage of crime, education and housing availability via Area Vibe. Each city has a perfect blend of convenience and country charm, along with a nice ranking when it comes to education.
Here are 11 of the cheapest, yet best places to live in Kentucky:
This town has a little under 22,000 residents and offers plenty of conveniences within a few mile radius. There is a low crime rate, a beautiful environment and a high success rate in education. Plus, many of our readers have raved about the wonders of Ashland.
This small town has almost 6,000 residents and offers a nice variety of living within an affordable means. It has plenty of city conveniences, an above average standard of education and best of all, it has a quiet fame. Central City is in the renowned Muhlenberg County, immortalized by John Prine in song.
This country style city has just over 14,000 residents and plenty of beautiful scenery. Housing is available in a variety of styles and locations for a realistic budget. The crime is low and the amenities are abundant, from restaurants to entertainment.
With close to 41,000 residents, this town may sound a bit crowded, but it still has plenty of space. It offers not only affordable living, but also an amazing array of natural and manmade scenery. The drive or walk down Riverside provides a barrage of beautiful murals along the flood wall.
This peaceful town has under 20,000 residents and still has a nice array of affordably priced places available for rent or purchase. There is no shortage of entertainment in the area either. The town itself was named after a Parisian Bank owners family, who helped in the initial building of the town.
With under 6,000 residents, this town offers a more close knit community with reasonable housing and plenty of nearby amenities. It is home to the Kentucky Splash Park, Cumberland Museum and the beautiful, and relaxing, Laurel River Lake.
Residents here enjoy a low crime rate, modern amenities, quality education, and an abundance of fair housing. There are little over 9,000 occupants surrounded by nature’s beautiful scenery, with many long term homeowners.
Though there are only around 7,000 residents and some fair housing opportunities. Perhaps one of the best things about the town is Granny’s Kitchen though… It is worth living nearby just to have homemade food available when you are not in the mood to cook. Actually, some of Russellville residents might live there JUST for Granny’s food.
Berea has close to 14,000 residents and is the folk art capital of Kentucky. It offers a reasonable cost of living, especially for a college town. However, because it is a college town there is no shortage of things to do and entertainment to enjoy, especially if you appreciate the arts.
This known town has around 25,000 and is the largest city this side of the Jackson Purchase. It offers residents some beautiful countryside scenery, affordable housing and peace of mind. The community has an abundance of beautiful architecture, history, the National Quilt Museum and a wonderfully affordable place to call home.
This is not only a beautiful place to call home, it is also full of history. You won’t find all pocket book friendly homes, but there are an abundance of reasonably priced homes and apartments in the area. It depends on what you want. Bardstown has been recognized more than once as being a wonderful place to call home, so disappointment will be hardest to find. There are slightly under 13,000 occupants in the community, and many have lived there for generations.
Kentucky has about a 21% cheaper cost of living than any other state. The friendly people and the beautiful countryside make it a desirable place to call home. Each of these towns is recognized for the reasonable housing, pleasant environment and peaceful surroundings. Many have nice farmlands available with acreage, or cute little homes tucked in quiet corners of the community. Which of the above would you want to live in? If you would like to add another one of our wonderful Bluegrass towns, please simply post in the comments.
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