Louisville, KY
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Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Louisville, Kentucky Summary

Life in Louisville research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Louisville over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Louisville:

  • The population in Louisville is 629,176.

  • The median home value in Louisville is $231,566.

  • The median income in Louisville is $63,114.

  • The cost of living in Louisville is 94 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Louisville is $1,014.

  • The unemployment rate in Louisville is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Louisville is 15.6%.

  • The average high in Louisville is 67.0° and the average low is 46.7°.

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Louisville SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
8
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Louisville, KY Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Louisville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Louisville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kentucky. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Louisville is 94 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Louisville is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Louisville is $231,566.

  • The median income in Louisville is $63,114.

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Louisville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
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Cost Of Living In Louisville Comparison Table

Living Expense Louisville Kentucky National Average
Overall 94 94 100
Services 108 105 100
Groceries 92 97 100
Health 74 79 100
Housing 78 75 100
Transportation 113 102 100
Utilities 107 106 100

Louisville, KY Weather

  • The average high in Louisville is 67.0° and the average low is 46.7°.

  • There are 76.3 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 45.4 inches of precipitation each year with 9.1 inches of snow.

StatLouisville
Average Annual High67.0
Average Annual Low46.7
Annual Precipitation Days76.3
Average Annual Precipitation45.4
Average Annual Snowfall9.1
67.0°
Average High
76.3°
Days of Rain

Louisville, KY Photos

Louisville Montage
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Louisville Metro Flag
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Highlands
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Wernes Row Th And Hillc Old Louisville
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Louisville Panorama
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Cathedral Assumption Louisville
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Thunder Over Louisville
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Belle Of Louisville
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6 Reviews & Comments About Louisville

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Crybaby Xoxo -

I live in Kentucky and I'd say Louisville is pretty dangerous


HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-03 15:52:42.945933

It is a scary place with barely any jobs and its just a lot of farming.

It is very poor and no jobs at all.


HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-04 22:58:41.636305

Louisville is a bustling city with many food and entertain attractions to visit. The food scene is very diverse, wonderful parks to go and walk around, and overall a very nice city to be in.

My favorite place in Louisville is Water Front Park by the Ohio River, where they have the walking bridge where you can walk across the river to the Indiana side. It is very beautiful at night and safety is always first for the city.


HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-05 07:00:29.909754

There are many things to do in Louisville! We have a revitalized waterfront that continues to grow stronger and offer more activities for the public each year. From free waterfront concerts each Wednesday in the summer to a wide array of delicious eateries, you're sure to find something you enjoy.

For such a "small" city, Louisville has a variety of art and music and food. Louisville has pretty decent cost of living, and has quite a bit of history to it, being a river city. If you can put up with the occasional ignorant redneck, you might just love it here.


HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-10 16:57:57.810845

The crime rates are horrible. In some areas there are shootings nearly every week if not more often. Some of the schools are good, and some are awful depending where you are, none of them are excellent though. Easy to travel though and a lot of jobs.

My favorite places to visit are the clubs and resturants in the area. I would avoid downtown as much as possible though, lot of traffic and a lot of not so great people there.


HomeSnacks User - 2019-03-04 22:45:57.318268

The other comment is just untrue and dramatic. Jobs are out there, they just might not be the most luxurious. Finding a job is quite easy if you lower your standards. Lived here for a year and never had anything happen to me or feel like I was in danger.

A lot of the city looks poor and outdated besides the s****y east end.

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Louisville Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Louisville

The current population in Louisville is 629,176. The population has increased 7.2% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 629,176 2.0%
2021 617,032 0.3%
2020 615,478 0.6%
2019 611,573 0.5%
2018 608,732 0.5%
2017 605,762 0.7%
2016 601,611 0.7%
2015 597,231 0.8%
2014 592,529 0.9%
2013 586,994 -

Race / Ethnicity in Louisville

White
62.9% (395,983)
African American
23.6% (148,787)
American Indian
0.1% (341)
Asian
2.7% (16,745)
Hawaiian
0.1% (324)
Other
0.4% (2,508)
Two Or More
3.4% (21,486)
Hispanic
6.8% (43,002)

Louisville is:

  • 62.9% White with 395,983 White residents.

  • 23.6% African American with 148,787 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 341 American Indian residents.

  • 2.7% Asian with 16,745 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 324 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 2,508 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 21,486 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.8% Hispanic with 43,002 Hispanic residents.

Race Louisville KY USA
White 62.9% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 23.6% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 2.7% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.4% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.8% 4.0% 18.7%

Gender in Louisville

Female
51.2% (321,974)
Male
48.8% (307,201)
  • Louisville is 51.2% female with 321,974 female residents.

  • Louisville is 48.8% male with 307,201 male residents.

Gender Louisville KY USA
Female 51.2% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 48.8% 49.6% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Louisville for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Louisville completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Louisville completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Louisville completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Louisville completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Louisville completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Louisville completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Louisville completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Louisville completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Louisville completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3.0% (18,875)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (44,042)
High School / GED
28.0% (176,169)
Some College
21.0% (132,126)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (50,334)
Bachelor's Degree
20.0% (125,835)
Master's Degree
9.0% (56,625)
Professional Degree
2.0% (12,583)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (12,583)
Education Louisville KY USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 28.0% 33.0% 26.0%
Some College 21.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 20.0% 16.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 9.0% 8.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Louisville, Kentucky

  • 5.7% of households in Louisville earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.8% of households in Louisville earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Louisville earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Louisville earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Louisville earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.8% of households in Louisville earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Louisville earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Louisville earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.8% of households in Louisville earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Louisville earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.7% (3,560,282)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.8% (2,993,287)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.4% (5,277,651)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.5% (5,351,628)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.5% (7,872,621)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.8% (11,214,829)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.2% (8,286,120)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.0% (9,419,627)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.8% (4,272,097)
$200,000 or more
7.4% (4,669,451)
Income Louisville KY USA
Less than $10,000 5.7% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.8% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.4% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.8% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.2% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.0% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.8% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.4% 6.0% 11.4%

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