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Glenview, Kentucky

Glenview, Kentucky, in Jefferson county, is 7 miles NE of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is in the Louisville area. There are 558 residents in Glenview.

The People and Families of Glenview

In Glenview, about 81% of adults are married. When people think of Glenview, they might picture couples and families, not singles.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Glenview had a median family income of $183,800. Most of the residents of Glenview tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Glenview is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. Lots of residents of Glenview prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that the city is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Glenview folks tended to give their money ($27,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Glenview Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Glenview that were owner-occupied was 90%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Glenview, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Glenview, 93% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the city, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here. One of the nice things about Glenview is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGlenview Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGlenview Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGlenview Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGlenview College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGlenview People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Glenview Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Glenview Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Glenview, KY

Comparing Glenview 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 Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity76
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11
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