Here's what it costs to live in Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,120 per month, while the typical home is valued around $233,900. Households earn a median of $66,849 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 32. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$66,849
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,120
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$233,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
631,818
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Census ACS
32.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
31
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,116
Per month
Avg Home Value
$271,252
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 40014 | — | $1,152 | $368,600 |
| ZIP 40023 | — | $1,051 | $418,600 |
| ZIP 40025 | — | — | $1,122,200 |
| ZIP 40047 | — | $857 | $237,100 |
| ZIP 40059 | — | $1,857 | $511,400 |
| ZIP 40109 | — | — | $222,000 |
| ZIP 40118 | — | $1,042 | $138,500 |
| ZIP 40177 | — | $630 | $119,400 |
| ZIP 40205 | — | $1,071 | $342,000 |
| ZIP 40207 | — | $1,201 | $385,700 |
Showing top 10 of 31 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
35°F
July Avg
80°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.4
poor
Hospitals
8
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.0%
The cost of living index for Louisville/Jefferson County is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Louisville/Jefferson County is $1,120 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Louisville/Jefferson County is $66,849 per year.
The median home value in Louisville/Jefferson County is $233,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Louisville/Jefferson County has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 32.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Kentucky is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
