City profile
Erlanger, KY
Kenton County · Population 19,875
Erlanger is a town in Kenton County, KY with about 19,875 residents and a typical home value near $209,000. It is 6 miles from Covington, KY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$209,000
Typical monthly housing
$1,275
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
85
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.80%
- State income tax (top)
- 4%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 77/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Tornado, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
4 mi to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 38% Democratic / 60% Republican
Community
Population
19,875
Black population
6.0%
County
Kenton County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 19,875 residents
- Typical home value about $209,000
- 6 miles from Covington, KY
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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