Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
25%
Saint Matthews
Saint Matthews, KY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,481
Population
28,170
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Bask in retail delights and a close-knit community near Louisville
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Situated about eight miles east of Louisville, Saint Matthews is an upscale suburb known for its robust shopping district. Saint Matthews is home to two of the largest malls in the Louisville area—Oxmoor Center and the Mall Saint Matthews.
Shopping options don’t stop at the malls in Saint Matthews. Shelbyville Road is the city’s major thoroughfare, brimming with all kinds of chain restaurants, national retailers, and specialty services along tree-lined roadways.
Saint Matthews fosters a strong sense of community through a variety of annual events, such as the Community Street Festival, Halloween in Brown Park, and the Community Pride Awards. Several farmers markets and lush parks bring the community together as well. Quick access to I-64 and I-264 connects Saint Matthews residents with all that Downtown Louisville has to offer.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$95,212
Average: $127,912
Education
15,005
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,083
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Saint Matthews has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
49%
Other Education
51%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Saint Matthews, KY is $989 for a studio, $1,483 for one bedroom, $1,705 for two bedrooms, and $1,646 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Matthews has increased by 7.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,483/month
851 Sq Ft
House
$2,467/month
1,270 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saint Matthews, KY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cherokee Park
- Eva Bandman Park and Cyclocross Venue
- Waterfront Park
- Louisville Waterfront Park
- Louisville Nature Center
Military Bases
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.