Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Vine Grove, KY Area Guide
Bask in the best of rural and urban living
Suburban
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Peaceful
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Affordable
Vine Grove sits just a few miles west of Fort Knox, and that proximity shapes just about everything from the pace of daily life to the steady sense of community that runs through town. As part of the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox Metropolitan Statistical Area, this small Hardin County city punches above its weight, offering a settled, laid-back atmosphere without feeling cut off from larger amenities. Elizabethtown, the county seat, is a short drive southeast, giving residents easy access to broader retail, dining, and employment options. The annual Vine Grove Bluegrass Festival draws crowds each year and reflects the deep-rooted Kentucky traditions that still define local culture here.
The housing stock in Vine Grove tends toward single-family homes and townhomes, with a modest selection of apartment communities scattered throughout the city. Renters will find options ranging from traditional ranch-style layouts to newer builds that reflect the area's steady growth since 2010, when the population stood at roughly 4,500 and has since climbed past 6,500. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is just about 13 miles away, adding an educational anchor to the region. With Louisville less than an hour north, Vine Grove offers the breathing room of a smaller community alongside realistic access to a major metro.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,588
Average: $90,393
Education
1,295
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,832
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Vine Grove has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Vine Grove, KY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
494 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
583 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Dawley Park
- Saunders Springs Nature Preserve
- Elizabethtown Nature Park
- Freeman Lake Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International
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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.