Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Fort Mitchell, KY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$960
Population
8,597
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Experience the best of suburban and urban living
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Welcoming
Located in northern Kentucky, just five miles southwest of Cincinnati, Fort Mitchell is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the state. Lush and laden with trees, Fort Mitchell exudes a small-town feel on the cusp of a big city. Community events draw residents together in Fort Mitchell, including a popular Annual Fourth of July Parade and frequent city-sponsored classes programs.
Fort Mitchell is home to the world’s only ventriloquist museum, the Vent Haven Museum, as well as three cemeteries. Suburban amenities are plentiful near Fort Mitchell, with easy access to the retail delights of the Crestview Hills Town Center and the many outdoor activities available at Devou Park. The numerous metropolitan amenities of Cincinnati are just a short drive away as well. Getting around from Fort Mitchell is a breeze with convenience to Interstates 71, 75, and 275 in addition to Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$89,316
Average: $114,841
Education
3,145
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,925
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fort Mitchell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Mitchell, KY is $961 for one bedroom, $1,113 for two bedrooms, and $1,674 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Mitchell has increased by 4.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$961/month
689 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fort Mitchell, KY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
776 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
758 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,535 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
758 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- John G. & Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park
- Cincinnati History Museum
- Wilson Commons
- Imago Earth Center
- Embshoff Woods
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.