At a Glance
Median Income
$109,800
$54,652 per capita
Home Value
$360,700
Zillow: $612,615
Median Rent
$2,711/mo
42.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
68/100K
1,020/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.2%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Barbourmeade Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barbourmeade's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barbourmeade a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barbourmeade residents earn a median household income of $109,800 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,652. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barbourmeade is $360,700 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $612,615. Median rent is $2,711/month, with 42.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Barbourmeade reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,020/100K.
Education
61.2% of adults in Barbourmeade hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barbourmeade has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,208
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density3,020/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,800
Per Capita$54,652
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
A+
Home Value$360,700
Rent$2,711
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$612,615
Housing Units484
Rent Burden42.7%
Crime
F
Violent68/100K
Property1,020/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation634 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.2%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+23.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Barbourmeade was founded in 1962.
The median home in Barbourmeade was built in 1965.
25.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.