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Prospect
  • Suburb of Louisville, KY
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Suburb
Louisville

Prospect

#3 in Best Places to Retire in Kentucky
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Louisville, KY
  • 20 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A minus
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Prospect is a suburb of Louisville with a population of 4,896. Prospect is in Jefferson County and is one of the best places to live in Kentucky. Living in Prospect offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Prospect there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many retirees live in Prospect and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Prospect are above average.
    About Prospect...
    Population
    4,896
    Suburb of
    Louisville
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $388,300
    National
    $217,500
    Median Rent
    $1,140
    National
    $1,062
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      5%
    • Own
      95%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      20.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      121.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      767.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      20.2
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      3%
    • 25-34 years
      2%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      19%
    • 65+ years
      30%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      38%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      8%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      12%
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    Working in Prospect

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $145,511
    National
    $62,843
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