Douglass Hills, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan Area

Douglass Hills is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 5,437. Residents earn $92,826 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
5,437 Population 4,088/sq mi density
$92,826 Median Income $51,473 per capita
$331,500 Home Value
$1,164 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$92,826 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$331,500 home value, $1,164/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $92,826
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $331,500
18% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 51.7%
53% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,164
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

How Douglass Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,437
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density4,088/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A
Median Income$92,826
Per Capita$51,473
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$78,803M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$331,500
Rent$1,164
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation708 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.7%
High School+95.5%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute20 min
Libraries18

Is Douglass Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Douglass Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Douglass Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Douglass Hills is $92,826, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Douglass Hills is $331,500, 18% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,164 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Douglass Hills is a highly educated community — 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Douglass Hills enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. 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 41.

Douglass Hills has a population of 5,437 with a density of 4,088 people per square mile. The median age is 48.2 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 10.7% Black.

Population

5,437
Total Population
4,088
People / sq mi
48.2yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Douglass Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Douglass Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Douglass Hills is $92,826, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Douglass Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$92,826
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,473
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
IRS Avg AGI$79,007

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)33,844
County GDP$78,803M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,860
Healthcare2,672
Retail2,571
Manufacturing675

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,192
48% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Work from Home13.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Douglass Hills is $331,500, 18% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,164 (0% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$331,500
18% above US avg
Median List Price$362,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$362,500
$/Sq Ft$158
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio97.7%
Price Drops31.6%
Inventory19

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,164
0% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,192
48% above US avg
Effective Rate1.57%

Health Metrics: Douglass Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.3%
Premature Death12,652/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access91.3%
Healthcare Facilities2,672

Crime Rates: Douglass Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)123

Safety Score

Douglass Hills 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 is 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.1 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation708 ft (216 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density4,088/sq mi
Coordinates38.2361°N, 85.5532°W
County FIPS21111
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 51.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.9%
D 57.4%

Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+51.7%
53% above US avg
High School+95.5%
School Test Score5.50
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,088/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries18
Healthcare Facilities2,672
Restaurants1,860
Retail Stores2,571

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)123

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Work from Home13.7%

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