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Bellemeade, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jefferson County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
889 Population 3,066/sq mi density
$119,792 Median Income $59,352 per capita
$336,800 Home Value $154,718 Zillow
$1,625 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$119,792 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$336,800 home value, $1,625/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Bellemeade, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$119,792
59% above
$59,352 per capita
Home Value
$336,800
19% above
Zillow: $154,718
Median Rent
$1,625/mo
40% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
267/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.7%
62% above
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
159%
Home Value
119%
Rent
140%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
162%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bellemeade a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
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 1.3% (64% 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.

Safety & Crime

Bellemeade reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 267/100K.

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. 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

Population889
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density3,066/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,792
Per Capita$59,352
Unemployment1.3%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property267/100K

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)
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.
8.1% 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.