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Best suburbs in Louisville

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April 25, 2024
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Best suburbs in Louisville

The GI Bill of Rights, Ike's interstate system, suburban development, and the growing affordability of cars allowed the suburbs to flourish throughout the mid-20th century. During this era, a new American Dream was established: one with single-family homes, white picket fences, and lush green lawns.

Today, however, the traditional suburb may no longer cater to what 79% of Americans want: walkability. Younger people are especially attracted to neighborhoods where stores, restaurants, and other amenities are a short walk away, according to a National Association of Realtors survey released in 2023. But a good location comes with a cost.

A Redfin analysis showed homes in 2019 in walkable areas sold for almost 25% more than homes without the same walkability, equivalent to nearly $78,000 more in the national average. Some suburbs offer the amenities of city life, whether through easy transit to big cities (such as Wilmette, Illinois, with easy proximity to Chicago), or college-town amenities such as those found in Claremont, California.

What individual families and people look for in a suburb will vary, of course, with some prioritizing quiet and extra space, even if that means driving more often.

Stacker used data from Niche to examine the best suburbs in Louisville. Niche ranked suburbs across the U.S. based on several factors, including diversity, the cost of living, the share of the population with college degrees, and the quality of schools and housing.

Read on to see the highest-ranked suburbs in Louisville.

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#14. Orchard Grass Hills, Kentucky

- Population: 1,937
- Median home value: $251,400
- Median rental price: $1,688

- Top schools nearby: Kenwood Station Elementary School (grade A), South Oldham Middle School (grade A), Crestwood Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Kentucky Country Day School (grade A+), Walden School (grade A+), Francis Parker School of Louisville (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#13. Audubon Park, Kentucky

- Population: 1,412
- Median home value: $329,800
- Median rental price: $910

- Top schools nearby: DuPont Manual High School (grade A+), J. Graham Brown School (grade A), Louisville Male High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Louisville Collegiate School (grade A+), Walden School (grade A+), Francis Parker School of Louisville (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#12. Buckner, Kentucky

- Population: 3,658
- Median home value: $350,600
- Median rental price: $1,850

- Top schools nearby: Buckner Elementary School (grade A), Oldham County Middle School (grade A−), Oldham County High School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: Kentucky Country Day School (grade A+), Walden School (grade A+), Francis Parker School of Louisville (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
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#11. St. Matthews, Kentucky

- Population: 17,511
- Median home value: $307,400
- Median rental price: $1,198

- Top schools nearby: DuPont Manual High School (grade A+), J. Graham Brown School (grade A), Louisville Male High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Kentucky Country Day School (grade A+), Louisville Collegiate School (grade A+), Walden School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
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#10. Hurstbourne, Kentucky

- Population: 4,654
- Median home value: $544,900
- Median rental price: $1,555

- Top schools nearby: DuPont Manual High School (grade A+), J. Graham Brown School (grade A), Louisville Male High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Kentucky Country Day School (grade A+), Louisville Collegiate School (grade A+), Walden School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#9. Crestwood, Kentucky

- Population: 6,175
- Median home value: $335,700
- Median rental price: $1,093

- Top schools nearby: Kenwood Station Elementary School (grade A), Camden Station Elementary School (grade A), South Oldham Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Kentucky Country Day School (grade A+), Louisville Collegiate School (grade A+), Walden School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#8. Pewee Valley, Kentucky

- Population: 1,514
- Median home value: $450,000
- Median rental price: $1,074

- Top schools nearby: Kenwood Station Elementary School (grade A), South Oldham Middle School (grade A), Crestwood Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Kentucky Country Day School (grade A+), Walden School (grade A+), Francis Parker School of Louisville (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
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#7. Indian Hills, Kentucky

- Population: 2,891
- Median home value: $638,800
- Median rental price: $No data available

- Top schools nearby: DuPont Manual High School (grade A+), J. Graham Brown School (grade A), Louisville Male High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Kentucky Country Day School (grade A+), Louisville Collegiate School (grade A+), Walden School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
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#6. Windy Hills, Kentucky

- Population: 2,193
- Median home value: $355,100
- Median rental price: $2,362

- Top schools nearby: DuPont Manual High School (grade A+), J. Graham Brown School (grade A), Louisville Male High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Kentucky Country Day School (grade A+), Louisville Collegiate School (grade A+), Walden School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
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#5. Goshen, Kentucky

- Population: 1,037
- Median home value: $268,700
- Median rental price: $2,148

- Top schools nearby: North Oldham Middle School (grade A), North Oldham High School (grade A), Harmony Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Kentucky Country Day School (grade A+), Walden School (grade A+), Francis Parker School of Louisville (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
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#4. Prospect, Kentucky

- Population: 4,624
- Median home value: $470,400
- Median rental price: $1,147

- Top schools nearby: DuPont Manual High School (grade A+), J. Graham Brown School (grade A), North Oldham Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Kentucky Country Day School (grade A+), Louisville Collegiate School (grade A+), Walden School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
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#3. Northfield, Kentucky

- Population: 1,106
- Median home value: $469,200
- Median rental price: $1,335

- Top schools nearby: DuPont Manual High School (grade A+), J. Graham Brown School (grade A), Louisville Male High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Kentucky Country Day School (grade A+), Louisville Collegiate School (grade A+), Walden School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#2. Beechwood Village, Kentucky

- Population: 1,302
- Median home value: $324,600
- Median rental price: $996

- Top schools nearby: DuPont Manual High School (grade A+), J. Graham Brown School (grade A), Louisville Male High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Kentucky Country Day School (grade A+), Louisville Collegiate School (grade A+), Walden School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
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#1. Anchorage, Kentucky

- Population: 2,419
- Median home value: $749,000
- Median rental price: $1,802

- Top schools nearby: DuPont Manual High School (grade A+), Anchorage Independent Public School (grade A+), J. Graham Brown School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Kentucky Country Day School (grade A+), Louisville Collegiate School (grade A+), Walden School (grade A+)

- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: B−
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.

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