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QuickFacts Population: 556,160 Pop. Change: -4% State: Kentucky Metro Area: Louisville Metro Area County: Jefferson County City: Louisville Zip Code: 40214, 40269, ... 51 more

City Overview

As of 2009, Louisville's population is 556,160 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -4.26 percent.

The median home cost in Louisville is $108,470. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.10 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Louisville's cost of living is 21.65% Lower than the U.S. average.

Louisville public schools spend $5,811 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 20 students per teacher in Louisville.

The unemployment rate in Louisville is 9.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Louisville jobs have Decreased by 3.20 percent.

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The 2009 Louisville, KY, population is 556,160. There are 3,955 people per square mile (population density).

Family in Louisville, KY

The median age is 36.1. The US median is 37.6. 41.34% of people in Louisville, KY, are married. 14.23% are divorced.

The average household size is 2.18 people. 12.07% of people are married, with children. 13.23% have children, but are single.

Race in Louisville, KY

60.05% of people are white, 35.22% are black, 1.86% are asian, 0.24% are native american, and 2.95% claim 'Other'.

2.42% of the people in Louisville, KY, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 97.58% are non-hispanic).

Louisville People SperlingViews

Interesting part of Kentucky: Louisville is so unlike any other part of KY, including just outside of the city, it seems like it does not belong here. Having lived here for 58 years I believe I am... (read more)Music: As far as the local music scene goes, Louisville is among the best. From the local venues to the actual bands, this is a great city to try new... (read more)best places lived ever: The best place I have ever experienced... Culture venues are many and varied but most of all affordable for a family to enjoy. Great place to live..... (read more)Have an opinion about Louisville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Louisville Click Here

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There are 398 physicians per 100,000 population in Louisville, KY. The US average is 170.

Louisville, KY Health Index

Air quality in Louisville, KY is 11 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.

Water quality in Louisville, KY is 13 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.

Superfund index is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.

Louisville Health SperlingViews

re: Allergies - 4/23/2007: Yeah, we're in the valley...filled with... (read more)Allergies: It must be something about the weather but there seems to be allergens present at all times of the year. I have lived in seven states and my allergies have been worse... (read more)What a sad excuse for a city...: Lowly education... Over-competitive people who MUST be first, always... Self-absorbed and extremely unaware of right and wrong... Unable to comprehend the 3 commons: ... (read more)Have an opinion about Louisville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Louisville Click Here

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The unemployment rate in Louisville, KY, is 9.70%, with job growth of -3.20%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 23.90%.

Louisville, KY Taxes

Louisville, KY,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 8.20%.

Louisville, KY Income and Salaries

The income per capita is $20,524, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $32,356.

Louisville Economy SperlingViews

I give it a strong B: Louisville is as about as good of a city for it's size as you can get. Housing isn't cheep to me, but it is cheep compared to most of the country. As a realtor posted,... (read more)Do not move to Louisville!!!: If you are thinking about relocating. Do not move to Louisville. I did two years of research before moving here. Also spoke to several people before moving. When i... (read more)Louisville Has Potential, but Not Worth the Move: I moved to Louisville five years ago. Of the places I have lived in Kentucky, Louisville is by far the nicest. Not as racially inbalanced as Lexington, not as snotty... (read more)Have an opinion about Louisville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Louisville Click Here

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The median home value in Louisville, KY, is $108,470. Home appreciation is -3.10% over the last year. The median age of Louisville, KY, real estate is 53 years.

Louisville, KY Apartments and Rentals

Renters make up 43.89% of the Louisville, KY, population. 8.28% of houses and apartments in Louisville, KY, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).

Louisville Housing SperlingViews

Steady Growth: Louisville's housing and commercial real estate markets have seen steady growth, even during the turbulent 2007-2008 period.... (read more)lovin' the ville: I moved here from WV about 4 years ago. i then moved to memphis TN for two years and hated every moment. i couldn't wait to get back to the ville. i finally moved back... (read more)retirement: Would like to know the cheapest place to live during retirement while still maintaining a quality of life (close to medical,... (read more)Have an opinion about Louisville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Louisville Click Here

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Louisville, KY, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.

Louisville, KY, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.

Louisville Crime SperlingViews

Looks good to me!: To that comment from Denver liberal, believe it or not, majority of the US is conservative. It is just those "big city" liberals who think everybody must be like them.... (read more)Interesting part of Kentucky: Louisville is so unlike any other part of KY, including just outside of the city, it seems like it does not belong here. Having lived here for 58 years I believe I am... (read more)Music: As far as the local music scene goes, Louisville is among the best. From the local venues to the actual bands, this is a great city to try new... (read more)Have an opinion about Louisville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Louisville Click Here

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Louisville, KY, gets 43 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 11 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 112.

On average, there are 193 sunny days per year in Louisville, KY. The July high is around 88 degrees. The January low is 32. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 38 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.

Louisville Climate SperlingViews

Inconsistent climate: Weather varies day to day, especially in spring- can even snow in May. Overall pretty nice... (read more)Commute: A commute from anywhere in this community to the business locations is only 20 minutes. What way to free up... (read more)Common sense: As far as Culture, Louisville has it! Louisville has one of the oldest Victorian Neighborhoods in the United States, unfortunately ran by crackheads. Louisville`s... (read more)Have an opinion about Louisville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Louisville Click Here

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Louisville, KY, schools spend $5,811 per student. There are 20 pupils per teacher, 483 students per librarian, and 515 children per counselor in Louisville, KY schools.

Louisville Education SperlingViews

What a sad excuse for a city...: Lowly education... Over-competitive people who MUST be first, always... Self-absorbed and extremely unaware of right and wrong... Unable to comprehend the 3 commons: ... (read more)re: Quality of life in Louisville - 5/12/2009: I grew up here so maybe I do not have a clear perspective. I find Lvl to be a lonely place to live if you are single. It is difficult to meet other singles. My best... (read more)re: Quality of life in Louisville - 5/12/2009: Hello. It is very hard to make friendships here that are anything more than fleeting. People (esp singles) tend to be fickle, a bit arrogant and very conservative at the... (read more)Have an opinion about Louisville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Louisville Click Here

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The average one-way commute in Louisville, KY, takes 23 minutes. 74% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 7% take mass transit and 2% work from home.

Louisville Transportation SperlingViews

Commute: A commute from anywhere in this community to the business locations is only 20 minutes. What way to free up... (read more)Common sense: As far as Culture, Louisville has it! Louisville has one of the oldest Victorian Neighborhoods in the United States, unfortunately ran by crackheads. Louisville`s... (read more)Inconsistent climate: Weather varies day to day, especially in spring- can even snow in May. Overall pretty nice... (read more)Have an opinion about Louisville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Louisville Click Here

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Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Louisville, KY is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Louisville, KY is more expensive.

Overall, Louisville, KY cost of living is 78.35.

Louisville Cost of Living SperlingViews

Louisville: Great place to live and... (read more)Reasonable housing and utilities cost: Louisville has a reasonable cost of living. Houses range from $90,000 to 4mil. Our utlilites are among the lowest in the... (read more)Affordable City: Louisville housing is affordable and not subject to extreme variances as is found in other larger... (read more)Have an opinion about Louisville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Louisville Click Here

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54.60% of the people in Louisville, KY are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 22.63% are Catholic; 24.40% are Protestant; 0.39% are LDS; 5.64% are another Christian faith; 1.25% in Louisville, KY are Jewish; 0.03% are an eastern faith; 0.26% affilitates with Islam.

Louisville Religion SperlingViews

What a sad excuse for a city...: Lowly education... Over-competitive people who MUST be first, always... Self-absorbed and extremely unaware of right and wrong... Unable to comprehend the 3 commons: ... (read more)re: Quality of life in Louisville - 5/12/2009: I grew up here so maybe I do not have a clear perspective. I find Lvl to be a lonely place to live if you are single. It is difficult to meet other singles. My best... (read more)re: Quality of life in Louisville - 5/12/2009: Hello. It is very hard to make friendships here that are anything more than fleeting. People (esp singles) tend to be fickle, a bit arrogant and very conservative at the... (read more)Have an opinion about Louisville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Louisville Click Here

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50.44% of the people in Louisville, KY are registered as Democrats. 48.78% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.78%.

Louisville Voting SperlingViews

Don't move here: Hands down this is the most segregated place to live, mentally and physically. I moved here from Denver(why?)to get a change of pace. The pace slowed to a halt.... (read more)Looks good to me!: To that comment from Denver liberal, believe it or not, majority of the US is conservative. It is just those "big city" liberals who think everybody must be like them.... (read more)Interesting part of Kentucky: Louisville is so unlike any other part of KY, including just outside of the city, it seems like it does not belong here. Having lived here for 58 years I believe I am... (read more)Have an opinion about Louisville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Louisville Click Here

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