Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky is $1,120/month (±$14), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $233,900 (±$2,746), and the median household income is $66,849/year. The unemployment rate in Jefferson County, Kentucky was 4.4% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,120 |
| Median Home Value | $233,900 |
| Median Household Income | $66,849 |
| Total Housing Units | 264,505 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 103,860 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 39% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 22,951 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 4.4% |
How does Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Kentucky.
Higher rent than 76% of cities in Kentucky · 96th of 393
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murray Hill city | $2,600 |
| 2 | Fincastle city | $2,583 |
| 3 | Houston Acres city | $2,500 |
| … 92 more … | ||
| 96 | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)(you are here) | $1,120 |
| … 294 more … | ||
| 391 | Pippa Passes city | $283 |
| 392 | Frenchburg city | $268 |
| 393 | McDowell CDP | $255 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky?
The median gross rent in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky is $1,120/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky?
The median home value in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky is $233,900 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) are rent-burdened?
In Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky, 22,951 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky?
The median household income in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), Kentucky is $66,849/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,120 has a margin of error of ±$14. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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