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Hillview, Kentucky

Introduction to Hillview, Kentucky

Hillview, Kentucky, in Bullitt county, is 13 miles S of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is located in the Louisville metropolitan area. Hillview has a population of 7,037.

Hillview History

Hillview was formerly a rural faming community and remained so for a long time. Recognized as a suburb of Louisville, the city grew through the 1950s and 1960s. In fact, the community started to grow in 1954 with the construction of the Kentucky Turnpike. The larger subdivisions which included Lone Acres, Maryville, and Overdale incorporated to form Hillview in 1974.

Hillview and nearby Attractions

  • Kentucky Derby Museum
  • Taylorsville Lake State Park
  • Thomas Edison House
  • My Old Kentucky Home State Park

Things To Do In Hillview

While in Hillview the history buffs can visit the Farmington Historic Home and Kentucky Derby Museum. My Old Kentucky Home State Park and Taylorsville Lake State Park come with recreational facilities that are enjoyed by the people here. Thomas Edison House is another popular site which is frequently visited by tourists.

Hillview Transportation

Louisville International - Standiford Field Airport is few miles away.

Hillview Higher Education

The various higher education institutes which are near to the city include the University of Louisville, Sullivan University, Jefferson Community College, and Elizabethtown Community College.

High Points

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

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Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Hillview Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Hillview, KY

Comparing Hillview 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
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Age of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men25
Female Share of the Population21
Senior Citizens11
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income58
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work36
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime74

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