Louisville is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, sixth-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 27th-most-populous city in the United States. By land area, it is the country's 24th-largest city; however, by population density, it is the 265th most dense city. Louisville is the historical county seat and, since 2003, the nominal seat of Jefferson County, on the Indiana state line. Kentucky's largest city and the seat of the consolidated Louisville/Jefferson County Metro government (2003 merger). The "balance" outside the county's small independent cities holds roughly 600,000 residents. Major employers include UPS Worldport, Humana, Yum! Brands, GE Appliances, and Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant; Churchill Downs hosts the Kentucky Derby each May.
The median listing price in Louisville is $275,000.
Top places in Louisville
Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum
Louisville Waterfront Park
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Muhammad Ali Center
NuLu (New Louisville) and the Highlands (Bardstown Road)
Cherokee Park and Seneca Park
Frazier History Museum and the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.
Louisville Zoo and the Kentucky Exposition Center / Kentucky Kingdom.
Commuting from Louisville
Varies by neighborhood; downtown is the region's employment hub.
TARC bus routes serve the area (verify current routes at ridetarc.org).
Schools in Louisville
Public schools: Jefferson County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Louisville FAQs
What is the housing market like in Louisville, KY? The median listing price in Louisville is $275,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026
How is the commute from Louisville, KY? Varies by neighborhood; downtown is the region's employment hub.
Which school district serves Louisville, KY? Louisville is served by Jefferson County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
