Richlawn, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jefferson County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
331 Population 3,310/sq mi density
$121,875 Median Income $75,473 per capita
$398,200 Home Value $136,218 Zillow
$1,889 Median Rent 14.4% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$121,875 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$398,200 home value, $1,889/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Richlawn, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$121,875
62% above
$75,473 per capita
Home Value
$398,200
41% above
Zillow: $136,218
Median Rent
$1,889/mo
62% above
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
69.6%
107% above
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Richlawn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
162%
Home Value
141%
Rent
162%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
207%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Richlawn a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Richlawn residents earn a median household income of $121,875 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $75,473. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% 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 Richlawn is $398,200 , 41% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,218. Median rent is $1,889/month, with 14.4% 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 1948.

Education

69.6% of adults in Richlawn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (107% above the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Richlawn 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

Population331
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density3,310/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,875
Per Capita$75,473
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371

Housing

A+
Home Value$398,200
Rent$1,889
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$136,218
Housing Units193
Rent Burden14.4%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation540 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+69.6%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+34.6%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute20 min
Broadband99.4%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in Richlawn was built in 1948.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.5% 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.