Live it up in Lou.
Whether you’re looking to start fresh, start a company or start a conversation, there’s no better city than Louisville to make it happen. Come see what makes our city such a wonderful and welcoming place to live.
Neighborhoods
Greater Louisville is full of diverse neighborhoods and housing options. Greater Louisville offers pedestrian districts so well-served you don’t need to buy a car, rural areas so secluded you can’t even see your closest neighbor, and everything in between. Greater Louisville perfectly balances the big-city feel without losing its small-town charm. Sold yet?
Below is a short list of Greater Louisville neighborhoods (in no particular order) to get you started. Click on the images below to learn more about each neighborhood and find the best fit for you!
Housing
Louisville is not only progressive, it’s affordable. Trulia.com ranked Louisville as the 3rd Most Affordable Place to Live in the US and Smart Asset ranked Louisville 8th in their Top 10 Cities for First-Time Homebuyers list.
Sold yet? Search for housing by clicking on the links below.
Relocation Resources
Ready to make the smart move? We can help! Click below to access our relocation resources.
City Champs
If you are new or considering a move to Louisville, our City Champs are trained ambassadors who volunteer their time to help you get connected and settled.
Find the best restaurants, get the low down on the neighborhood that fits your needs or find people who like to do what you like to do.
Family Life
More than likely, you don’t arrive in Greater Louisville alone. There’s someone with you that you love and care for – a child, a parent, a pet.
Greater Louisville has the resources to make them as comfortable here as you are – Parenting Magazine has called us one of the Top 10 best cities to raise a family.
Climate
We may be a little biased, but our climate is just about perfect. We have four distinct and beautiful seasons. Our winters are cool and snowfall is light. Our summers are warm and humid. Our springs are in full bloom and our fall is full of colorful foliage. No matter which season is your favorite, you’ll find it here in Greater Louisville.
Demographics
The Greater Louisville Region, made up of 5 counties in Indiana and 10 counties in Kentucky, is home to more than 1.4 million people with an estimated 584,045 households. The City of Louisville maintains its dominant share of the region’s population and is Kentucky’s largest city, ranking 28th in the nation.
Taxes
Two words: bigger paychecks. Kentucky and Indiana are both low-tax states, especially when it comes to individual income taxes. Thanks to reforms in 2018, Kentucky’s personal income tax is a flat 5%. Indiana’s rate is a flat 3.23%, one of the lowest rates in the nation. Property taxes in Kentucky and Indiana are also forgiving on your budget and further contribute to our region’s low-tax environment. According to the Tax Foundation, average state and local property taxes per capita in Kentucky are the 46th lowest in the nation. Indiana’s are the 37th lowest.
Additional Information:
Louisville/Jefferson County Revenue & Taxes
Kentucky Department of Revenue
Indiana Department of Revenue
Louisville/Jefferson County Business Tax
Kentucky Business Tax
Indiana Business Tax