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Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jefferson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
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
295 sunny days/yr
551
Violent Crime/100K
30,000 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,731 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$221,500 home value, $1,069/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
551 violent crimes/100K (45% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$221,500
21% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,069/mo
8% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.6%
7% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
286,976
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$221,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$136,218
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.6%
Owner-Occupied
39.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$719/mo
1 Bedroom
$794/mo
2 Bedroom
$984/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,277/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,442/mo
Census median rent:
$1,069/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
60.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $221,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $136,218 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,069 |
| FMR Studio | $719 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $794 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $984 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,277 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 286,976 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 28.6% |