Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
23%
Fort Wright
Fort Wright, KY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,282
Population
5,735
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Retreat to the hills, commute to Cincinnati
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Fort Wright, Kentucky is a beautiful hillside retreat – four miles from Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. During the Civil War battle known as the Defense of Cincinnati, Fort Wright served as one of the fortifications that protected the city. After that, it served as dairy pasture. But the area began to develop in the 1930s, and today it is a cozy community with beautiful views of the Cincinnati skyline.
Learn more about the area’s history at the Hames A. Ramage Civil War Museum, located on Highland Pike. Students can travel across the Licking River to attend Northern Kentucky University, located a few minutes east of Fort Wright. Other great destinations include Newport Aquarium, Devou Park, Twin Oaks Golf Club, and Summit Hills Country Club.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,716
Average: $101,756
Education
2,191
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,044
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fort Wright has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Wright, KY is $1,282 for one bedroom, and $1,594 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Wright has increased by 5.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,282/month
884 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fort Wright, KY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- John G. & Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park
- Newport Aquarium
- Cincinnati History Museum
- Wilson Commons
- 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.