Louisville/Jefferson County, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jefferson County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
627,210 Population 2,384/sq mi density
$64,731 Median Income $38,890 per capita
$221,500 Home Value $136,218 Zillow
$1,069 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$64,731 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$221,500 home value, $1,069/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,731
14% below
$38,890 per capita
Home Value
$221,500
21% below
Zillow: $136,218
Median Rent
$1,069/mo
8% below
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
1% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Louisville/Jefferson County Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
79%
Rent
92%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Louisville/Jefferson County a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Louisville/Jefferson County residents earn a median household income of $64,731 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,890. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County is $221,500 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,218. Median rent is $1,069/month, with 28.6% 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 1969.

Education

33.4% of adults in Louisville/Jefferson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Louisville/Jefferson County 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

Population627,210
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density2,384/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.8%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,731
Per Capita$38,890
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371

Housing

A+
Home Value$221,500
Rent$1,069
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$136,218
Housing Units286,976
Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation571 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in Louisville/Jefferson County was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.7% 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.