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Highview, Louisville, KY—40218

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$208,000
6.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$56,200
26.0% YoY Growth
Days on Market
46
3.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.2%
Median Rent
$1,400
0.7% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$875
1.6% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$925
9.7% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,610
7.0% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Highview, Louisville, KY

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Highview, Louisville, KY is $208,000, with a year-over-year change of 6.8%. This indicates that home prices in Highview, Louisville, KY are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$208,0006.8%
Single Family $225,0006.1%
Condos $123,0003.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $115,000
    2.7%
    2 Bed
    		$148,0004.2%
    3 Bed
    		$237,0004.4%
    4 Bed
    		$287,0003.2%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.7%
    1 Bedroom
    14.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    32.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    39.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    10.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.5%

    Rental Trends — Highview, Louisville, KY

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Highview, Louisville, KY is $1,360, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Highview, Louisville, KY is studios: $815, 1-bedrooms: $836, 2-bedrooms: $1,020, 3-bedrooms: $1,680, 4-bedrooms: $1,850. The most common rental property sizes in Highview, Louisville, KY are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 49.7% and 26.2% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,400$1,360
    Studio Rent $815$815
    1 Bed Rent $875$836
    2 Bed Rent $925$1,020
    3 Bed Rent $1,610$1,680
    4 Bed Rent $1,780$1,850
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    2.3%
    1 Bedroom
    26.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    49.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    17.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    2.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.6%

    Property Listings — Highview, Louisville, KY

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Highview, Louisville, KY is 35. This is a increase of 8.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 25.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$242,00013.0%
    Listing Count
    		8744.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%44.0%
    Days on Market
    		463.0%
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    Demographics — Highview, Louisville, KY

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Highview, Louisville, KY has a population of 33,300, which has decreased by -3.3% over the past 5 years. Highview, Louisville, KY is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 28.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.6% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		33,300-3.3%
    % Under 18
    		25.3%2.4%
    % Seniors
    		13.0%10.2%
    % WFH
    		9.6%123.3%
    % w/ College Degree
    		28.6%20.7%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Highview, Louisville, KY is a predominantly white area, with 42.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Highview, Louisville, KY is black, making up 32.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 19.9% of the population in Highview, Louisville, KY, and this percentage has decreased by 1.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		42.1%-2.3%
    % Black
    		32.8%-15.0%
    % Hispanic
    		16.8%66.3%
    % Asian
    		4.1%-29.3%
    % Foreign Born
    		19.9%-1.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Highview, Louisville, KY

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 559 mortgage originations in Highview, Louisville, KY, of which 80.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 31.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Highview, Louisville, KY. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 15.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		559
    % Conventional Loans
    		80.0%
    % Government Loans
    		20.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		5.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		15.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Highview, Louisville, KY

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Highview, Louisville, KY under the Section 8 program is 9.3%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Highview, Louisville, KY, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		708
    Total Units Section 8
    		560
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		9.3%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		91.7%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$215$875$1,090
    2 Bedroom$395$925$1,320
    3 Bedroom$90$1,610$1,700
    4 Bedroom$190$1,780$1,970

    Affordability — Highview, Louisville, KY

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.1
    Median Home Price$208,000
    Median Household Income$56,200

    Highview, Louisville, KY — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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