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Louisville, KY

With its strategic location along the Ohio River, Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and home to the annual Kentucky Derby. Headquartered in the city are Kentucky Fried Chicken, Louisville Slugger and three Fortune 500 companies, and the airport houses the worldwide hub of UPS. Students can attend the University of Louisville, and other key economic sectors are healthcare, medical sciences and whiskey distillation.

Quick Facts About Louisville, KY

Average Commute
22 minutes
Median Home Value
$247,510
Median Household Income
$74,337
Total Population
380,913
Median Property Tax
$2,828
Median Monthly Rent
$908

Weather in Louisville, KY

Average Temperatures

67 high / 47 low

Average Annual Rainfall

47 in

Average Annual Snowfall

15 in

Quick Facts about Louisville, Kentucky

Median Home Value
$229,776
Median Property Tax
$2,828
Total Population
384,142
Average Commute
21 min
Median Household Income
$75,773
Median Monthly Rent
$815

Map of Louisville, KY

Experiences & Adventures in Louisville, KY

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Louisville, KY: Where to Live Now

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Education, Careers and Opportunity in Louisville, KY

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