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Crestwood, Kentucky

Crestwood, Kentucky, in Oldham county, is 16 miles E of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is located in the Louisville metropolitan area. Crestwood has a population of 1,999.

The People and Families of Crestwood

In Crestwood, about 56% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Crestwood, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crestwood had a median family income of $55,000. Crestwood enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Crestwood gave more campaign money ($9,850) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crestwood Housing

Owners occupy 58% of the housing units in Crestwood. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Crestwood, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Crestwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Crestwood Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Crestwood Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Crestwood College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Crestwood, KY

Comparing Crestwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men88
Racial Diversity87
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population46
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size58
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents43
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