Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
20%
Southgate
Southgate, KY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,213
Population
3,982
Renter Mix
44% Rent
A Kentucky suburb between Northern Kentucky University and Cincinnati, Ohio
Affordable
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Suburban
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Accessible
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Wooded
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Golfing
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A densely wooded suburb of Campbell County, Southgate is made up of a golf course, residential neighborhoods, and open land. Southgate’s residential streets are lined with paved sidewalks, well-maintained lawns, and unique craftsman style homes. A portion of the Highland County Club sits within Southgate, while the remainder of the course lies within Fort Thomas, Southgate’s riverfront neighbor.
Southgate is just a few miles west of the Ohio River and the Kentucky-Ohio state line. With Interstate 471 traveling directly through town, locals can easily get into Cincinnati, Ohio, which is just five miles northwest of town. Though Southgate is located in Kentucky, it’s closer to Ohio’s major metro areas! Residents can also travel south along Interstates 471 and 275, or back roads, to reach Northern Kentucky University directly south of Southgate.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,164
Average: $74,993
Education
1,222
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,968
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Southgate has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Southgate, KY is $1,030 for a studio, $1,213 for one bedroom, $1,373 for two bedrooms, and $1,148 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southgate has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,213/month
724 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southgate, 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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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
207 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
207 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Newport Aquarium
- Theodore M. Berry Friendship Park
- John G. & Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park
- Krohn Conservatory
- California Woods Nature Preserve
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.