Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
14%
Elsmere
Elsmere, KY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,281
Population
8,814
Renter Mix
33% Rent
A commuter-friendly suburb near the Kentucky-Ohio state line
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Located in the northernmost point of Kentucky, Elsmere provides easy access to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and Cincinnati, Ohio. Although Elsmere is a quaint suburb of Kentucky, residents are only 10 miles southwest of Downtown Cincinnati, making it the closest metro area to town. Residents have easy access to Interstates 71 and 275 and have a variety of affordable apartments, houses, and townhomes for rent at their fingertips.
Elsmere is very accessible, and it’s also located in a convenient location. Although Elsmere is mainly residential, this small town sits directly east of the city of Florence, home to Florence Mall. Locals appreciate proximity to major department stores, clothing shops, popular restaurants, movie theaters, fitness centers, supermarkets, and so much more. For those who enjoy the great outdoors, several community parks are within reach of Elsmere, including Doe Run Lake Park just a few miles west of town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,584
Average: $79,195
Education
2,036
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,906
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Elsmere has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Elsmere, KY is $1,281 for one bedroom, $1,526 for two bedrooms, and $1,744 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elsmere has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,281/month
732 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Elsmere, KY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
291 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Boone County Arboretum
- John G. & Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park
- Embshoff Woods
- Imago Earth Center
- Wilson Commons
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.