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Highlands
  • Neighborhood in Louisville, KY

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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A

Highlands is a neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky with a population of 1,582. Highlands is in Jefferson County and is one of the best places to live in Kentucky. Living in Highlands offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Highlands there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Highlands and residents tend to lean liberal.

About

About Highlands...
Population
1,582

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$235,507
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,006
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    63%
  • Own
    37%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    2,726.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    406
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    1,566.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    5,974.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    1,334.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$60,569
National
$69,021
Families with Children
18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    25%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    national  11%

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