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Thinking About The Louisville, KY Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Louisville. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

86/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

157,667

Median Home

$313K

Median Income

$89K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 157,667, Louisville is a large KY city. Median household income is $89K with homes valued around $313K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Louisville, KY. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$313K

Vacancy Rate

5.0%

Owner-Occupied

69%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Louisville, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

40291

Area Stats

Pop: 40,888

Home Value: $239K

40241

Area Stats

Pop: 30,986

Home Value: $334K

40207

Area Stats

Pop: 29,014

Home Value: $386K

40223

Area Stats

Pop: 23,477

Home Value: $327K

40222

Area Stats

Louisville Area Map

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Nearby Areas

Explore the areas around Louisville — pick one to dig into its market, schools, and neighborhoods.

Frankfort Area

Home: $185K40 mi away

Lexington Area

Home: $239K61 mi away

Independence Area

Home: $224K75 mi away

Hebron Area

Home: $288K76 mi away

Richmond Area

Home: $215K78 mi away

Schools Near Louisville

Schools in and around Louisville, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (13)

Bowen Elementary

Chenoweth Elementary

Cochrane Elementary

Goldsmith Elementary

Hawthorne Elementary

Middletown Elementary

Norton Elementary

Rangeland Elementary

St Matthews Elementary

Tully Elementary

Watterson Elementary

Wilder Elementary

Zachary Taylor Elementary

Middle Schools (4)

Anchorage Independent Public School

Greathouse/Shryock Traditional

Newburg Middle

Westport Middle

High Schools (3)

Jeffersontown High

Seneca High

Waggener High

Livability Grades

How Louisville stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 6 most populated zip codes for Louisville and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.