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Crestwood, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Oldham County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
6,275 Population 1,549/sq mi density
$101,086 Median Income $54,321 per capita
$315,100 Home Value $471,450 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,086 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$315,100 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Crestwood, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,086
35% above
$54,321 per capita
Home Value
$315,100
12% above
Zillow: $471,450
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
198/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.1%
43% above
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
290 sunny days/yr

How Crestwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Crestwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
135%
Home Value
112%
Rent
95%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
143%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crestwood a Good Place to Live?

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4.3 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crestwood residents earn a median household income of $101,086 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,321. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,480 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crestwood is $315,100 , 12% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $471,450. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 22.1% 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 2002.

Safety & Crime

Crestwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 198/100K.

Education

48.1% of adults in Crestwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% above the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crestwood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population6,275
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1,549/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,086
Per Capita$54,321
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$3,011M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,311

Housing

A+
Home Value$315,100
Rent$1,100
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$471,450
Housing Units2,186
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property198/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death5,389/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation761 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.1%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+23.2%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Crestwood was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.