At a Glance
Median Income
$119,792
$59,352 per capita
Home Value
$336,800
Zillow: $154,718
Median Rent
$1,625/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.7%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Bellemeade Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bellemeade's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bellemeade a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bellemeade residents earn a median household income of $119,792 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,352. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Bellemeade is $336,800 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,718. Median rent is $1,625/month, with 51.0% 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 1957.
Education
54.7% of adults in Bellemeade hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellemeade has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population889
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density3,066/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,792
Per Capita$59,352
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
A+
Home Value$336,800
Rent$1,625
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$154,718
Housing Units428
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation600 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.7%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+23.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Bellemeade was built in 1957.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.