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Prospect, Kentucky, in Jefferson county, is 10 miles NE of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is conveniently located inside the Louisville metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,657 people in Prospect.
In Prospect, about 78% of adults are married. Many folks in Prospect are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.
In 2000, Prospect had a median family income of $124,131. Prospect has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Prospect living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Prospect. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($144,500) in Prospect. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 93% of housing in Prospect is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Prospect contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Prospect, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Prospect strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Prospect to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times |  | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Prospect travel • Prospect mortgages and property.
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