What are the best neighborhoods in Jefferson County, KY?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Cherokee Gardens, Belknap, Rock Creek Lexington Road, Deer Park, Bowman. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
County Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Jefferson County, KY
Eligible neighborhoods: 67
| Neighborhood | City | County Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Gardens | Louisville | #1 of 67 | 88.4 | 99.9 |
| Belknap | Louisville | #2 of 67 | 80.4 | 98.7 |
| Rock Creek Lexington Road | Louisville | #3 of 67 | 77.8 | 97.6 |
| Deer Park | Louisville | #4 of 67 | 75.8 | 96.3 |
| Bowman | Louisville | #5 of 67 | 75.0 | 95.8 |
| Hayfield Dundee | Louisville | #6 of 67 | 74.5 | 95.4 |
| Cherokee Seneca | Louisville | #7 of 67 | 72.7 | 93.9 |
| Highlands Douglas | Louisville | #8 of 67 | 72.0 | 93.3 |
| Hikes Point | Louisville | #9 of 67 | 71.0 | 92.2 |
| Gardiner Lane | Louisville | #10 of 67 | 69.4 | 90.2 |
| Schnitzelburg | Louisville | #11 of 67 | 66.9 | 86.4 |
| Poplar Level | Louisville | #12 of 67 | 66.9 | 86.4 |
| Brownsboro Zorn | Louisville | #13 of 67 | 66.7 | 86.1 |
| Audubon | Louisville | #14 of 67 | 64.7 | 82.9 |
| Paristown Pointe | Louisville | #15 of 67 | 64.7 | 82.9 |
| Crescent Hill | Louisville | #16 of 67 | 64.6 | 82.7 |
| Bonnycastle | Louisville | #17 of 67 | 64.3 | 82.2 |
| Tyler Park | Louisville | #18 of 67 | 62.6 | 78.5 |
| Klondike | Louisville | #19 of 67 | 61.9 | 77.2 |
| Highview | Louisville | #20 of 67 | 59.8 | 72.6 |
| Irish Hill | Louisville | #21 of 67 | 57.2 | 66.8 |
| Hawthorne | Louisville | #22 of 67 | 56.2 | 64.6 |
| Germantown | Louisville | #23 of 67 | 55.3 | 62.3 |
| Valley Station | Louisville | #24 of 67 | 55.0 | 61.5 |
| Iroquois Park | Louisville | #25 of 67 | 54.0 | 59.1 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Jefferson County, KY
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Jefferson County, KY?
Cherokee Gardens is currently #1 of 67 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 88.4.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Jefferson County, KY?
67 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Jefferson County, KY.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Jefferson County, KY?
Cherokee Gardens has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 79.4.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Jefferson County, KY?
Park Hill has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 9.3%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Jefferson County, KY?
Cherokee Gardens currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 93.7.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Jefferson County, KY?
Cherokee Gardens has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $204,884.
How are neighborhood rankings in Jefferson County, KY calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed county ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Jefferson County, Kentucky
#1
Cherokee Gardens
Louisville, Kentucky
#2
Belknap
Louisville, Kentucky
#3
Rock Creek Lexington Road
Louisville, Kentucky
#4
Deer Park
Louisville, Kentucky
#5
Bowman
Louisville, Kentucky
#6
Hayfield Dundee
Louisville, Kentucky
#7
Cherokee Seneca
Louisville, Kentucky
#8
Highlands Douglas
Louisville, Kentucky
#9
Hikes Point
Louisville, Kentucky
#10
Gardiner Lane
Louisville, Kentucky
#11
Schnitzelburg
Louisville, Kentucky
#12
Poplar Level
Louisville, Kentucky
#13
Brownsboro Zorn
Louisville, Kentucky
#14
Audubon
Louisville, Kentucky
#15
Paristown Pointe
Louisville, Kentucky
#16
Crescent Hill
Louisville, Kentucky
#17
Bonnycastle
Louisville, Kentucky
#18
Tyler Park
Louisville, Kentucky
#19
Klondike
Louisville, Kentucky
#20
Highview
Louisville, Kentucky
#21
Irish Hill
Louisville, Kentucky
#22
Hawthorne
Louisville, Kentucky
#23
Germantown
Louisville, Kentucky
#24
Valley Station
Louisville, Kentucky
#25
Iroquois Park
Louisville, Kentucky