Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Prestonsburg, KY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$472
Population
3,450
Renter Mix
45% Rent
A quiet mountain town along Dewey Lake
Golf
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Nature
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Quaint
Nestled along the extensive Dewey Lake, Prestonsburg is a small Kentucky town with a close-knit community. Prestonsburg is home to the StoneCrest Golf Course, the East Kentucky Science Center and Planetarium, and Jenny Wiley Theatre. Although this town is somewhat secluded from major metro areas, there are plenty of things to do in town. Residents appreciate the local eateries around town like Billy Ray’s, serving up Southern cuisine overlooking the river. After you find your affordable apartment in this lakefront town, grab a cup of joe at City Perk Coffeehouse or a specialty drink at the Brickhouse. Prestonsburg’s greatest selling point is its secluded feel and its scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$34,184
Average: $57,620
Education
522
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,239
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Prestonsburg has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Prestonsburg, KY is $472 for one bedroom, $513 for two bedrooms, and $554 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Prestonsburg has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$472/month
620 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Prestonsburg, KY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Prestonsburg Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
597 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
316 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
567 Students
Carl D Perkins Job Corporation Academy Alt School
Public
Grades 9-12
60 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- East Kentucky Science Center
- Jenny Wiley State Park
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† 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 June 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.