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London, KY Area Guide

Big-city name, small-town feel

Peaceful Outdoors Close-Knit Mountains Hiking

Just 15 minutes east of the pristine wilderness that is Daniel Boone National Forest sits London. With a name inspired by the English heritage of those who settled the area hundreds of years ago, the city of London is actually quite an intimate place to live. With a population of just over 8,000, this tranquil town envelops residents in a historic setting surrounded by views of the wilderness.

Explore London’s Main Street to experience all that the picturesque city has to offer. There’s plenty of local fare, shops, and grocery stores on the south and north ends of the street. London houses a surprising number of amenities that you might not expect in such a compact city. The New London Golf Course sits just outside the city, along with lush campgrounds. The real outdoor calling card is the aforementioned expanse of wilderness just 15 minutes to the west, providing endless camping and hiking opportunities.

Despite its surroundings, London is far from remote. I-75 runs right through town, making a trek outside your apartment — whether for business or pleasure — relatively straightforward.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$46,547

Average: $57,562

Education

1,193

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

2,982

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 13% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

21%

Housing Distribution

London has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Sublimity Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

310 Students

Cold Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

281 Students

London Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

543 Students

Bush Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

528 Students

Johnson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

334 Students

South Laurel Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

979 Students

North Laurel Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,003 Students

Laurel County Virtual Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

6 Students

Homebound Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

South Laurel High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,108 Students

North Laurel High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,300 Students

Mcdaniel Learning Center

Public

Grades 9-12

Laurel County Virtual Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

6 Students

Homebound Secondary

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jackson Wilderness Road State Park

Military Bases

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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.