What are the schools like in Erlanger, KY?

Erlanger is served primarily by Erlanger-Elsmere Independent. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Erlanger?

The median household income in Erlanger, KY is $74,147 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Erlanger, KY?

Erlanger has an average high temperature of 39.6°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.3 inches.

Erlanger, KY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Erlanger, KY affordable or expensive?

Erlanger's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Erlanger is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $173,800 and the median rent is $959 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Erlanger, KY?

Erlanger has a violent crime rate of 70.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 524.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Erlanger, KY a Good Place to Live?

Erlanger is a small city of 19,577 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $74,147 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Erlanger stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Erlanger is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Erlanger city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.1

Erlanger's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Erlanger costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Erlanger, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$173,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$959	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,147	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Erlanger's violent crime rate is 70.6 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

70.6 /100k

Property Crime

524.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Erlanger is served primarily by Erlanger-Elsmere Independent. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Erlanger, KY	National Avg
School District	Erlanger-Elsmere Independent	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Erlanger sees average highs of 39.6°F in January and 86.0°F in July, with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation and 23.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Erlanger, KY
Average High — January	39.6°F
Average High — July	86.0°F
Annual Precipitation	45.3"
Annual Snowfall	23.3"

Demographics

Metric	Erlanger, KY	National Avg
Population	19,577	—
Median Age	39.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Crescent Springs, KY 2 mi Villa Hills, KY 2 mi Lakeside Park, KY 2 mi Crestview Hills, KY 2 mi Fort Mitchell, KY 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Erlanger

Erlanger, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

41018

Erlanger vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erlanger, KY affordable or expensive?

Erlanger's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Erlanger roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $173,800 and median rent is $959/month.

What is the crime rate in Erlanger, KY?

Erlanger's violent crime rate is 70.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 524.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Erlanger?

Public schools in Erlanger are operated by Erlanger-Elsmere Independent. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 34.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Erlanger, KY a good place to live?

Erlanger, KY has a population of 19,577, a median household income of $74,147, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Erlanger?

Erlanger averages 39.6°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches with about 23.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Erlanger?

Erlanger, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 41018.

What is the population of Erlanger?

The population of Erlanger, Kentucky is 19,577 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Erlanger?

Key numbers for living in Erlanger: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $173,800, median household income $74,147, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Erlanger side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.