Southgate, KY

Population
3,868
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
691 ft
Median Home Value
$190,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,078/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,421
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Southgate

Southgate is a quiet, friendly community in Northern Kentucky, sitting just a few minutes south of downtown Cincinnati along U.S. 27 and I-471. With roughly 3,700 residents, it offers a relaxed neighborhood feel while keeping big-city perks close at hand. Named after early settler Richard Southgate, the city developed into a compact enclave of sidewalk-lined streets, modest homes, and a close-knit environment where neighbors easily get to know one another.

Daily life often revolves around the Southgate Community Center and park, where locals head for youth sports, paved walking trails, and relaxed afternoons by the fishing lake. The town maintains its own small public school district alongside several nearby private options. When you need to commute or head out for dinner, direct highway access puts downtown Cincinnati, Newport on the Levee, and Covington dining spots less than ten minutes away.

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