Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) A+
Bean
Coffee Shop
Wiltshire Pantry Bakery and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Maple
Coffee Shop
Check's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Quills Coffee
Coffee Shop
Highland Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
The Cafe
Coffee Shop
La Peche Gourmet To Go and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Loaves and Fishes
Coffee Shop
Heine Brothers' Coffee
Coffee Shop
Heine Brothers' Coffee
Coffee Shop
Le Petit Cafe
Coffee Shop
Highland Morning
Coffee Shop
Day's Espresso and Coffee
Coffee Shop
Sunergos Coffee
Coffee Shop
Heine Brothers' Coffee
Coffee Shop
Please & Thank You
Coffee Shop
City Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe 360
Coffee Shop
Sunergos Coffee
Coffee Shop
Waycool Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Weekly Juicery
Coffee Shop
Fun Tea
Coffee Shop
Toast on Market
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) B
Old Forester's Paristown Theatre
Theatre Arts
Old Foresters Paristown Hall
Theatre Arts
Baxter Ave. Theatre
Cinema
Du Pont Manual Stadium
Stadium
Walden Theatre
Theatre Arts
Headliner's Music Hall
Nightclub
Afrokanza Lounge
Nightclub
Ulmer Stadium
Stadium
Cardinal Park Stadium
Stadium
Floyd Theatre
Theatre Arts
Trager Stadium
Stadium
Tryangles Nightclub
Nightclub
Kentucky Shakespeare in Central Park
Theatre Arts
C. Douglas Ramey Ampitheatre
Theatre Arts
PLAY
Nightclub
Brown Theatre
Theatre Arts
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
Museum
Wyatt Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Norton Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
The Playhouse
Theatre Arts
The Louisville Palace Theater
Theatre Arts
Studio Arts/HPES Building/Thrust Theater
Theatre Arts
Louisville Slugger Field
Stadium
Louisville Ballet
Theatre Arts
J B Speed Art Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (0) A+
Four Pegs Beer Lounge
Bar
Seidenfaddens
Bar
The MerryWeather
Bar
The MerryWeather
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
GraleHaus
Bar
Yankee Noodle
Fast Food
Holy Grale
Bar
Osheas Irish Pub
Bar
Highlands Tap Room
Bar
21st Amendment Tavern
Bar
Baxter's 942 Bar & Grill
Bar
Old Foresters Bar East
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Flannigan's Ale House
Bar
Taco Bell / Pizza Hut
Fast Food
Old Foresters Bar West
Bar
Old Foresters Bar North
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
The Back Door
Bar
Molly Malones
Bar
DiOrio's Pizza and Pub
Bar
Dairy Del
Sweets
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Shelby Park Community Center
Community Centre
Shelby Highlands Public Library Outpost Entrance
Community Centre
Jazzercize
Gym
9Round
Gym
Infinite Bliss Yoga Studio
Gym
Bellarmine University SuRF
Gym
Bellarmine University - SuRF
Gym
The Ville Crossfit
Gym
YMCA Downtown
Gym
GRIT Fitness
Gym
Beckman Fitness
Gym
Core Centre Pilates
Gym
Wild and Woolly Pilates
Gym
MacDonald Wellness, LLC
Gym
502 Power Yoga
Gym
Barre3
Gym
Spa and Fitness Center
Gym
LouieLab
Community Centre
Side by Side Art studio
Community Centre
Douglass Community Center
Community Centre
Baxter Community Center
Community Centre
Yogaia
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Fitness on Frankfort
Gym
California Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
Scarlet's Bakery
Bakery
Kizito Cookies
Bakery
The POD
Grocery Store
Bourbon Barrel Foods
Grocery Store
Breadworks
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Homeade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen
Bakery
Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Adrienne Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Pic-Pac
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
Gnadinger Park
Park
Saint Michaels Park
Park
Castlewood Greenspace
Park
Shelby Park
Park
Tyler Park
Park
Emerson Park
Park
Ballard Park
Park
Rubel Park
Park
Toonerville Trolley Park
Park
Irish Hill Park
Park
George Rogers Clark Park
Park
Willow Park
Park
Breslin Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Don Fightmaster Playground for Exceptional Children
Playground
Ginny Reichard Park
Park
Ben Washer Park
Park
McDonald's Field
Park
Clifton Park
Park
The Quad
Park
Bradley Park
Park
Story Avenue Park
Park
Parkway Field
Park
Swings
Playground
Shops (0) A-
Falls City Community BikeWorks
Bicycle
Bourbon City Barkery
Pets
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Highland Nails
Beauty
Bardstown Road Bicycle Co.
Bicycle
Louisville Beauty Academy
Beauty
Oscar's Hardware
Home Improvement
Vic's Classic Bikes
Bicycle
Urban Outfitters
Clothing
Speedway
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Department Store
Mid City Mall
Mall
Jewel Box
Fashion
Mid City Nails
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
Carmicheal's
Books
Kona Bicycles
Bicycle
Carmichael's Kids
Books
Discoveries
Fashion
Clay and Cotton
Clothing
Highlands Mart
Convenience Store
Parkside Bikes
Bicycle
Furniture Dudes
Furniture
BAZ and BEA Boutique
Clothing
Vintage Banana Clothing
Clothing
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Phoenix Hill (A+)

2. Wilder Park (A+)

3. Paristowne Point (A+)

4. Highlands Douglas (A+)

5. South Louisville (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Germantown.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations A+
Eastern Parkway / 1138
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Castlevale
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Poplar Level
Bus Stop
Poplar Level / Eastern Parkway
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Royal
Bus Stop
Poplar Level / Louisville Cemetary
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Ash
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Barrett
Bus Stop
Tarc Stop
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Barrett
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Lydia
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Lydia
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Kosair Hospital
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Cross
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Cross
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Kosair Hospital
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Burnett
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Burnett
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Baxter
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Baxter
Bus Stop
Campbell @ Chestnut
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Pindell
Bus Stop
Eastern Parkway / Pindell
Bus Stop
Chestnut @ Campbell
Bus Stop
Chestnut @ Madison
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.1% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Tyler Park (A+)

2. Bonnycastle (A+)

3. Clifton (A+)

4. Highlands Douglas (A+)

5. Cloverleaf (A+)

cost of living A-

The cost of living in Germantown is 103/100 - which is 14% higher than Kentucky.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Park Hill (A+)

2. Algonquin (A+)

3. Shelby Park (A+)

4. Jacobs (A+)

5. Hallmark (A+)

crime B+

Germantown crime rates are 1,665 per 100k, which is equal to Kentucky
Property Crime
1,451 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
214 crimes per 100k A-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Belknap (A+)

2. Bonnycastle (A+)

3. Brownsboro Zorn (A+)

4. Cherokee Gardens (A+)

5. Cherokee Seneca (A+)

employment C+

The median income in Germantown is $58,611 - which is 31% higher than Kentucky.
Med. Household Income
$58,611 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Deer Park (A+)

2. Poplar Level (A+)

3. Highlands Douglas (A+)

4. Brownsboro Zorn (A+)

5. Rock Creek Lexington Road (A+)

health A-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Louisville Fourth District Chief Fire Station
Fire Station
Louisville Engine 11 and Truck 7 Fire Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kindred Hospital Louisville
Hospital
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Gabor Vargo DMD
Doctor
Louisville Metro EMS Ambulance Garage
Ambulance Station
Kosair Charities Sam Swope Centre
Clinic
Louisville Engine 15 Fire Station
Fire Station
Norton Audubon Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
University of Louisville Hospital
Hospital
UofL Physicians Outpatient Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Novak Center for Children's Health
Clinic
Norton Hospital Campus
Hospital
Norton Children's Medical Associates - Poplar Level
Doctor
Our Lady of Peace Hospital
Hospital
Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
Hospital
Jewish Hospital
Hospital
Louisville Engine 20 Fire Station
Fire Station
Louisville Metro Police 4th Division
Police
Louisville Surgery Center
Doctor
Louisville Fire Department Engine 21
Fire Station
Louisville Hazardous Materials Unit 5 and Truck 2 Fire Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Central Business District (A+)

2. Clifton (A+)

3. Highlands (A+)

4. Hikes Point (A+)

5. Paristowne Point (A+)

housing A+

Germantown home prices are $208,367 - which is 65% higher than Kentucky
Home Price
$208,367 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Schnitzelburg (A+)

2. Saint Joseph (A+)

3. Belknap (A+)

4. Jacobs (A+)

5. Gardiner Lane (A+)

schools D+

The Germantown graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% higher than Kentucky
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Jefferson County Traditional Middle
Bloom Elementary
Highland Pres. Nursery And Weekday School
Shelby Traditional Academy
Meyzeek Middle
St James Catholic School
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary
Engelhard Elementary
St Agnes School
The Montessori School Of Louisville
Home Of The Innocents School
Home Of The Innocents Discovery
The De Paul School
Nativity Academy At St Boniface
Ackerly
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts
Noe Middle
Highland Middle
Heuser Hearing & Language Academy
Peace Academy
St Stephen Martyr School
Audubon Traditional Elementary
J. Graham Brown School
Cochran Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Breckinridge Metropolitan High
St Xavier High School
Jefferson County High
Jcps Eschool
Home Of The Innocents School
Home Of The Innocents Discovery
Ackerly
Dupont Manual High
Presentation Academy
Peace Academy
J. Graham Brown School
Ahrens Educational Resource Center
U Of L Pact Program
Kentucky School For The Blind
Churchill Park School
Louisville Metro Youth Center
Central High Magnet Career Academy
Mary Ryan Academy
Atherton High
Highlands Latin School
Louisville Adventist Academy
Assumption High School
Old Corden Porter School
Louisville Male High
Home/Hospital
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Belknap (A+)

2. Bon Air (A+)

3. Hayfield Dundee (A+)

4. Paristowne Point (A+)

5. Central Business District (A+)

ratings C+

Germantown has an overall rating of 65% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes C+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Portland (A+)

2. Clifton Heights (A+)

3. Saint Joseph (A+)

4. Highlands Douglas (A+)

5. Shawnee (A+)

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Germantown, Louisville, KY Area Guide

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Germantown Area Facts

  • Germantown has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Germantown crime rates are 15% lower than the Louisville average
  • Cost of living in Germantown is 6% higher than the Louisville average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Germantown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Gnadinger Park
      Saint Michaels Park
      Castlewood Greenspace
      Shelby Park
      Tyler Park
      Emerson Park
      Ballard Park
      Rubel Park

      Entertainment

      Old Forester's Paristown Theatre
      Old Foresters Paristown Hall
      Baxter Ave. Theatre
      Du Pont Manual Stadium
      Walden Theatre
      Headliner's Music Hall
      Afrokanza Lounge
      Ulmer Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Four Pegs Beer Lounge
      Seidenfaddens
      The MerryWeather
      The MerryWeather
      Jimmy John's
      GraleHaus
      Yankee Noodle
      Holy Grale

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Germantown? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Germantown.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Germantown? The cost of living in Germantown is 103/100 - which is 14% higher than Kentucky.
      Germantown
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Louisville
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Germantown? Germantown crime rates are 1,665, which are equal to Kentucky
      Total Crime
      1,665 per 100k people

      28% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 61

      28% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -54%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Germantown? The median income in Germantown is $58,611 which is 31% higher than Kentucky.
      Median household income
      $58,6116% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $64,090115% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Germantown a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      UofL Health - Medical Center Southwest
      Central State Hospital
      Norton Children’s Medical Center
      Norton Brownsboro Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Associates in Dermatology, PLLC
      Dr. Susan Raghaven Pediatric Endocrinology
      Salzman Institute of Cosmetic Surgery
      Norton Community Medical Associates - Tyler Retail Village
      Norton Urgent Care
      Dr. Shorten DMD
      Kentucky Oral Surgery
      American Family Orthodontics

      A+ Housing

      What are Germantown home prices? Germantown home prices are $208,367 - which is 65% higher than Kentucky
      Median home value
      $208,36713% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9995% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      6% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Germantown have good schools? The Germantown graduation rate is 81% - which is 4% higher than Kentucky
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Germantown a good place to live? Germantown has an overall rating of 65% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      3 total surveys

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