At a Glance
Median Income
$92,826
$51,473 per capita
Home Value
$331,500
Zillow: $154,718
Median Rent
$1,164/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.7%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Douglass Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Douglass Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Douglass Hills a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Douglass Hills residents earn a median household income of $92,826 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,473. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% 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 Douglass Hills is $331,500 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,718. Median rent is $1,164/month, with 24.8% 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 1976.
Education
51.7% of adults in Douglass Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population5,437
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density4,088/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$92,826
Per Capita$51,473
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
A+
Home Value$331,500
Rent$1,164
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$154,718
Housing Units2,589
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation708 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.7%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Douglass Hills was founded in 1973.
The median home in Douglass Hills was built in 1976.
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.
10.0% 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.