Louisville Neighborhoods Ranked by Crime, Public Schools, Value
By Sharon Ben-Moshe · September 5, 2026
Jefferson County includes historic urban neighborhoods and established eastern suburbs. This ranking examines Louisville ZIP codes using state proficiency benchmarks, safety metrics, and property prices.
Louisville and Jefferson County operate under a consolidated metro government, yet individual communities maintain distinct identities. From the historic parks of the Highlands to the subdivisions of the East End, neighborhood scores reflect diverse housing and educational dynamics.
Jefferson County ZIP code scores and home values
NeighborScore assesses Louisville communities against Kentucky state averages. School figures draw from the National Center for Education Statistics, while property metrics come from local county registries.
- Lake Forest and Middletown East (40245): Scores 44 overall with a 65 school score and 25 crime score. Median home price is $484,613 with median rent of $1,685.
- St. Matthews and Hurstbourne (40222): Scores 43 overall with a 64 school score and 25 crime score. Median home price is $394,762 with median rent of $1,467.
- The Highlands (40205): Scores 43 overall with a 63 school score and 25 crime score. Median property price is $391,452 and median rent is $1,424, centered near Cherokee Park.
- Springhurst and Anchorage Border (40241): Scores 42 overall with a 61 school score and 25 crime score. Median home price is $412,050 with median rent of $1,550.
- Middletown and Plainview (40223): Scores 41 overall with a 59 school score and 25 crime score. Median property price is $338,900 with median rent of $1,390.
Jefferson County Public Schools and student assignment
Jefferson County Public Schools operates a district-wide assignment plan, but neighborhood school attendance boundaries still influence community choices. Data from U.S. Census Bureau surveys indicates high household stability in eastern Louisville ZIP codes.
Reported incidents in the FBI Crime Data Explorer confirm that property offenses concentrate in commercial retail districts, while outer residential zones record lower activity.
Planning your Louisville neighborhood search
Movers evaluating Jefferson County can read how school quality impacts home values or compare eastern Louisville ZIPs on our Louisville compare tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest-scoring Louisville ZIP code?
ZIP 40245 in eastern Jefferson County scores 44 overall with a 65 school score and a median home price of $484,613.
How do Highlands home prices compare to eastern Louisville?
ZIP 40205 in the Highlands has a median home price of $391,452, compared to $484,613 in ZIP 40245.