Jeffersontown

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Jeffersontown, KY Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,032

Population

25,248

Renter Mix

34% Rent

Jeffersontown is a buzzing suburb full of fun-filled activities

Commuter Family-Friendly Entertainment Fun-Filled

Jeffersontown is a bustling suburb about 30 minutes south of Louisville. Jeffersontown is filled with all the features one would expect a major suburban area to have. Interstates and highways make commutes a breeze while also being the spot for several dining and shopping options. Family-friendly entertainment is available at places like Malibu Jack’s Louisville, an AMC Theater, and the Jefferson Historical Museum. Jeffersontown’s parks include Skyview Park, Jeffersontown Veterans Memorial Park, and athletic facilities. Those looking to rent in Jeffersontown have a range of apartments and single-family homes to choose from.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$76,182

Average: $91,174

Education

7,989

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

13,714

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

21%

Housing Distribution

Jeffersontown has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Jeffersontown, KY is $1,048 for one bedroom, $1,251 for two bedrooms, and $1,544 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jeffersontown has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,048/month
708 Sq Ft
House
$2,206/month
1,809 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Jeffersontown Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

683 Students

Jeffersontown High

Public

Grades 9-12

943 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Blackacre Preserve
  • E.P. ""Tom"" Sawyer State Park
  • Cherokee Park
  • Louisville Nature Center
  • Louisville Mega Cavern

Airports

  • Louisville Muhammad Ali International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.