At a Glance
Median Income
$105,875
$70,768 per capita
Home Value
$370,900
Zillow: $136,218
Median Rent
$2,358/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,333/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.5%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Windy Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Windy Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Windy Hills a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Windy Hills residents earn a median household income of $105,875 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,768. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% 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 Windy Hills is $370,900 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,218. Median rent is $2,358/month, with 51.0% 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.
Safety & Crime
Windy Hills reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,333/100K.
Education
70.5% of adults in Windy Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(109% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Windy Hills has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,188
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density2,378/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,875
Per Capita$70,768
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
A+
Home Value$370,900
Rent$2,358
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$136,218
Housing Units1,106
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,333/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation558 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.5%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+31.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Windy Hills was built in 1969.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.
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