Louisville, home of the University of Louisville Cardinals, the Louisville Slugger, and after HomeSnacks’ list of the top ten best neighborhoods in Derby City for 2024 gets out, it will be known as the home of some pretty cool neighborhoods. Yes, you heard it here first, folks, but if you want to see the actual list of Louisville’s best neighborhoods, you’re going to have to take a look below.
To learn how we ranked Louisville’s best neighborhoods, First, we looked at the latest census for the median income and median home price for each one of Louisville’s 64 neighborhoods. We then gave each neighborhood a SnackAbility score based on things like safety, jobs, affordability, and amenities. We’re going to leave this right here, if you get to call one of Louisville’s top ten best neighborhoods home, you’re pretty lucky.
But, the odds are in your favor if you want to score a great deal on a home in the Cherokee Triangle neighborhood and you make $53,253/year. The homes here cost $177,432. You won’t need a fancy hat and a bow tie to feel at home in the Deer Park neighborhood. Not only are the people in this community super chill, the median home price is, too. Matter of fact, you can pick up a solid, single family home for around $177,432. And, if you’re placing your bet on the trifecta, you’re going to want to score a home in Belknap. This place is super safe, super affordable, and there’s a ton of cool stuff to do — the best Kentucky has to offer.
However, if you want to know how we ranked Louisville’s cream of the crop, grab a mint julep, find a sunny spot along the city’s Waterfront Park, and keep reading.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Speaking of a ton of stuff to do, there is no shortage of fun to be had in Downtown Louisville or any one of its gold star neighborhoods and surrounding areas. We can’t write an article about Louisville without mentioning the Kentucky Derby, right? And, if you’re a social butterfly, Whiskey Row and Fourth Street both have a lively social scene with great restaurants and bourbon distilleries.
So, what Louisville neighborhood deserves the Triple Crown? According to the latest census numbers, Tyler Park, is the big winner.
But, before you run off and buy your forever home in Tyler Park, take a look at how the rest of Louisville’s best neighborhoods ranked–there might be some surprises.
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The 10 Best Neighborhoods To Live In Louisville
Population: 2,570
Median Home Value: $332,660 (Seventh best)
Median Income: $74,213 (12th best)
More on Tyler Park: Data | Real Estate
Population: 5,008
Median Home Value: $315,133 (Eighth best)
Median Income: $103,968 (Third best)
More on Belknap: Data | Real Estate
Population: 1,482
Median Home Value: $196,050 (19th best)
Median Income: $58,970 (2best)
More on Highlands: Data | Real Estate
Population: 4,138
Median Home Value: $275,700 (12th best)
Median Income: $89,347 (Sixth best)
More on Deer Park: Data | Real Estate
Population: 2,163
Median Home Value: $241,300 (15th best)
Median Income: $76,672 (Tenth best)
More on Hayfield Dundee: Data | Real Estate
Population: 1,628
Median Home Value: $449,200 (Second best)
Median Income: $105,002 (Second best)
More on Cherokee Seneca: Data | Real Estate
Population: 2,535
Median Home Value: $217,750 (16th best)
Median Income: $59,558 (20th best)
More on Avondale Melbourne Heights: Data | Real Estate
Population: 858
Median Home Value: $567,200 (best)
Median Income: $147,854 (best)
More on Cherokee Gardens: Data | Real Estate
Population: 3,066
Median Home Value: $357,683 (Sixth best)
Median Income: $80,872 (Ninth best)
More on Highlands Douglas: Data | Real Estate
Population: 7,285
Median Home Value: $309,843 (Ninth best)
Median Income: $66,632 (15th best)
More on Crescent Hill: Data | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Best Louisville, KY Neighborhoods In 2024
To rank the best neighborhoods in Louisville, we had to determine what criteria define “best” and then apply Saturday Night Science to it.
Using FBI crime, Census, and extrapolated BLS data, we arrived at the following set of criteria:
- High incomes
- Low unemployment rates
- Low crime
- High home prices
- High population densities (A proxy for things to do)
We then ranked each neighborhood with scores from 1 to 64 in each category, where 1 was the best.
Next, we averaged the rankings for each neighborhood to create a best neighborhood index.
And finally, we crowned the neighborhood with the lowest best neighborhood index, the “Best City Neighborhood In Louisville.” We’re lookin’ at you, Tyler Park.
Read on below to learn more about what it’s like to live in the best places Louisville, Kentucky has to offer. Or skip to the end to see the list of all the neighborhoods in the city, from best to worst.
We updated this article for 2024. This report is our tenth time ranking the best neighborhoods to live in Louisville.
Summary: Putting A Bow On Our Analysis Of The Best Neighborhoods In Louisville
If you’re measuring the neighborhoods in Louisville where crime is low and everyone wants to live, this is an accurate list.
The best neighborhoods in Louisville are Tyler Park, Belknap, Highlands, Deer Park, Hayfield Dundee, Cherokee Seneca, Avondale Melbourne Heights, Cherokee Gardens, Highlands Douglas, and Crescent Hill.
As mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Louisville aren’t all good. California takes the title of the worst neighborhood to live in Louisville.
The worst neighborhoods in Louisville are California, Hallmark, Park Duvalle, Park Hill, and Portland.
We ranked the neighborhoods from best to worst in the chart below.
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Best Neighborhoods To Live In Louisville For 2024 Detailed Data
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population | Home Value | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Park | 2,570 | $332,660 | $74,213 |
| 2 | Belknap | 5,008 | $315,133 | $103,968 |
| 3 | Highlands | 1,482 | $196,050 | $58,970 |
| 4 | Deer Park | 4,138 | $275,700 | $89,347 |
| 5 | Hayfield Dundee | 2,163 | $241,300 | $76,672 |
| 6 | Cherokee Seneca | 1,628 | $449,200 | $105,002 |
| 7 | Avondale Melbourne Heights | 2,535 | $217,750 | $59,558 |
| 8 | Cherokee Gardens | 858 | $567,200 | $147,854 |
| 9 | Highlands Douglas | 3,066 | $357,683 | $80,872 |
| 10 | Crescent Hill | 7,285 | $309,843 | $66,632 |
| 11 | Merriwether | 1,657 | $187,900 | $49,385 |
| 12 | Audubon | 3,748 | $175,117 | $58,368 |
| 13 | Rock Creek Lexington Road | 1,764 | $305,500 | $84,889 |
| 14 | Hawthorne | 1,926 | $210,100 | $62,872 |
| 15 | Bonnycastle | 2,080 | $435,025 | $74,157 |
| 16 | Hikes Point | 2,768 | $192,614 | $71,520 |
| 17 | Cherokee Triangle | 3,951 | $421,760 | $59,734 |
| 18 | Schnitzelburg | 4,150 | $170,440 | $64,487 |
| 19 | Cloverleaf | 3,967 | $137,400 | $51,400 |
| 20 | Gardiner Lane | 1,498 | $248,700 | $75,718 |
| 21 | Saint Joseph | 3,395 | $134,500 | $52,220 |
| 22 | Old Louisville | 10,201 | $280,010 | $29,259 |
| 23 | Klondike | 4,886 | $151,357 | $60,629 |
| 24 | Germantown | 3,799 | $208,367 | $58,611 |
| 25 | Poplar Level | 1,488 | $180,400 | $91,206 |
| 26 | Bon Air | 5,910 | $159,750 | $58,263 |
| 27 | Clifton Heights | 4,910 | $149,325 | $53,439 |
| 28 | Brownsboro Zorn | 1,707 | $146,100 | $94,903 |
| 29 | Bowman | 2,046 | $258,133 | $83,548 |
| 30 | Bashford Manor | 4,862 | $127,367 | $42,525 |
| 31 | Butchertown | 881 | $184,267 | $51,603 |
| 32 | Southside | 5,636 | $117,867 | $52,078 |
| 33 | Smoketown Jackson | 2,590 | $139,200 | $36,608 |
| 34 | Beechmont | 8,361 | $118,062 | $48,301 |
| 35 | Paristowne Point | 369 | $166,400 | $50,268 |
| 36 | Edgewood | 1,050 | $93,000 | $42,569 |
| 37 | Clifton | 2,864 | $178,875 | $53,005 |
| 38 | Wilder Park | 2,274 | $84,533 | $31,434 |
| 39 | Shelby Park | 2,724 | $106,850 | $38,532 |
| 40 | Phoenix Hill | 4,535 | $176,050 | $27,346 |
| 41 | Iroquois | 3,789 | $107,320 | $43,829 |
| 42 | Camp Taylor | 1,262 | $78,300 | $48,462 |
| 43 | Kenwood Hill | 1,904 | $146,367 | $35,644 |
| 44 | Limerick | 1,060 | $363,267 | $31,052 |
| 45 | South Louisville | 2,942 | $74,975 | $37,856 |
| 46 | Wyandotte | 4,319 | $70,560 | $40,015 |
| 47 | Irish Hill | 1,664 | $174,475 | $46,582 |
| 48 | Taylor Berry | 6,060 | $80,012 | $36,000 |
| 49 | Soutland Park | 1,069 | $122,450 | $32,386 |
| 50 | Parkland | 6,365 | $61,988 | $36,239 |
| 51 | University | 2,885 | $130,233 | $27,879 |
| 52 | Algonquin | 6,845 | $68,225 | $30,768 |
| 53 | Jacobs | 5,199 | $88,283 | $37,726 |
| 54 | Hazelwood | 2,226 | $104,400 | $34,922 |
| 55 | Prestonia | 1,110 | $111,950 | $45,264 |
| 56 | Iroquios Park | 1,361 | $141,650 | $39,828 |
| 57 | Chickasaw | 5,521 | $77,211 | $31,075 |
| 58 | Shawnee | 11,016 | $73,575 | $30,966 |
| 59 | Russell | 7,497 | $55,957 | $27,644 |
| 60 | Portland | 9,614 | $47,418 | $28,538 |
| 61 | Park Hill | 4,196 | $55,643 | $28,998 |
| 62 | Park Duvalle | 3,720 | $79,817 | $28,360 |
| 63 | Hallmark | 542 | $84,733 | $29,949 |
| 64 | California | 3,845 | $49,400 | $26,266 |