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  • City in Kentucky
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Louisville

#123 in Best Cities to Live in America
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Louisville is a city in Kentucky with a population of 630,260. Louisville is in Jefferson County. Living in Louisville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Louisville there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Louisville and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    About Louisville...
    Population
    630,260
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $174,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $931
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Top Public Schools Serving Louisville

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      730.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      28.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      34.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      188.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      593.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,108.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      582.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Louisville

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,357
    National
    $69,021
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