Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), KY
Overall Livability
63
out of 100
🏙
63
Livability
💰
68
Affordability
🎓
58
Educational Attainment
🛡
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Crime & Safety
☀
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Weather
City Overview
Population
629,176
Median Age
38
Median Income
$63,114
Poverty Rate
15%
Housing
Median Home Value
$204,800
Median Monthly Rent
$1,014
Homeownership Rate
60%
Rental Market
Renter Burden Rate
43%
Share of renters paying 30%+ of income on rent
Educational Attainment
High School Diploma or Higher90%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher33%
Internet & Commute
Households with Broadband89%
Average Commute Time
24 min
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Similar overall livability
Pros
- ✓Very affordable cost of living
- ✓Excellent broadband internet access
- ✓Strong homeownership community
Cons
- No notable cons yet
Population by Age
Under 18
22%
18–34
24%
35–54
25%
55–64
13%
65+
16%
Key Facts
- Population
- 629,176
- Median Income
- $63,114
- Median Rent
- $1,014
- Median Home Value
- $204,800
- Median Age
- 37.9
- Homeownership
- 60%
- Broadband Access
- 89%
- Avg Commute
- 24 min
Score Breakdown
- Affordability
- 68
- Educational Attainment
- 58
- Crime & Safety
- —
- Weather
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