Best suburbs in Louisville
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- 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+
- 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+
#14. Orchard Grass Hills, Kentucky
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- 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+
- 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+
#13. Audubon Park, Kentucky
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- 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−
- 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−
#12. Buckner, Kentucky
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- 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−
- 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−
#11. St. Matthews, Kentucky
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- 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+
- 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+
#10. Hurstbourne, Kentucky
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- 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+
- 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+
#9. Crestwood, Kentucky
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- 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
- 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
#8. Pewee Valley, Kentucky
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- 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−
- 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−
#7. Indian Hills, Kentucky
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- 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−
- 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−
#6. Windy Hills, Kentucky
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- 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−
- 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−
#5. Goshen, Kentucky
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- 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−
- 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−
#4. Prospect, Kentucky
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- 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+
- 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+
#3. Northfield, Kentucky
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- 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+
- 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+
#2. Beechwood Village, Kentucky
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- 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+
- 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.
#1. Anchorage, Kentucky
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