Louisville vs. Danville (Lexington, Owensboro, Elizabethtown: real estate, condos, houses)

[emdee]

I'll be moving to KY as soon as my home in AZ sells. I've been looking exclusively in Louisville and outlying areas, however, have stumbled upon Danville and found it to be more attuned to what I am looking for; land-wise, history-wise. I'm worried that I'll have to drive 30+ miles each way to work (Lexington seems to be the closest with more employment possibilities). Can anyone enlighen me on the highways between Danville/Lexington? And will I spend hours each way going to and from?
As for Louisville, what frightens me most is that I have not been there in over ... well a long time. I'm not sure about the areas I should be looking in. Real Estate people haven't given me a clue as to where to "shop" for my home. The homes I've found have, too, been outside the city area - mainly in Simpsonville, Oldham and Mt. Washington. Again - will I spend hours each way going to and from?
So, Danville - Louisville. That's the question!

[stx12499]

Originally Posted by emdee

I'll be moving to KY as soon as my home in AZ sells. I've been looking exclusively in Louisville and outlying areas, however, have stumbled upon Danville and found it to be more attuned to what I am looking for; land-wise, history-wise. I'm worried that I'll have to drive 30+ miles each way to work (Lexington seems to be the closest with more employment possibilities). Can anyone enlighen me on the highways between Danville/Lexington? And will I spend hours each way going to and from?
As for Louisville, what frightens me most is that I have not been there in over ... well a long time. I'm not sure about the areas I should be looking in. Real Estate people haven't given me a clue as to where to "shop" for my home. The homes I've found have, too, been outside the city area - mainly in Simpsonville, Oldham and Mt. Washington. Again - will I spend hours each way going to and from?
So, Danville - Louisville. That's the question!

Louisville and Danville is apples and oranges. Its like comparing Los Angeles to Palm Springs. There is absolutely no comparison, even if you considered Danville a part of Lexington Metro since Louisville has 1.2 million people compared to around 400k in Lexington metro.


If you can answer the following I can help you better:
A) You like old refurbished or new housing? Condos? Patio Homes?
B) You like a dense urban environment where you are close to upscale restaurants and boutiques, cafes, and art galleries?
C) What kind of a commute do you want?
D) Do you prefer chains or locally owned, eclectic kind of places (but still good)
E) Do you like the South in general? Or is the Midwest and less people with "accents" more to your liking?
F) What is your price point?
G) Do you like to be really close to any particular attractions? Universities? (there are several in the metro).

[barefoot]

I can answer your question about Danville and Louisville better then the first guy, The trip from Danville to Lexington is about 45 to an hour depends on the traffic. Just don't spend through Jessamine County they will throw you in jail in a heart beat.
The people in Lexington are not as nice as Louisville people but they can drive better, Louisville people can not drive but they are alot nicer.
If I was you I would move to Louisville Period!!

[Awade]

I have a house on a private lake stocked with fish near Danville, just south of Lexington. It is a very safe and relaxing environment.

[millrock]

Hi, I would love to hear more about Danville. What is the population, how is the hospital, how are the schools and what shopping and restaurants are there? How do the people treat newcomers? Thanks !

[lovintexas]

To also quote the poster after me, you are comparing apples and oranges. Boyle County has 29,000 people, including Danville. Louisville-Jefferson County (which share one metro government) has 701,000 residents, with 1.5 million in the metro (if you include Hardin County.)

Danville is nice, small town living, and only 35 miles SW of Lexington. The housing costs and property taxes are the lowest of any central KY community of 15,000+. It's a very nice and clean community with decent, hard-working people, three colleges, three state historic sites, one of America's most thriving small town arts communities, decent shopping--you basically never HAVE to leave town unless you have to.

My BIGGEST preference is the "obtuse angle" that consists of the south and east Louisville Metro area. I define that as Hardin County north of the parkways, Bullitt County (except Shepherdsville,) Jefferson County (outside of the urban service area,) Oldham County and Shelby County. The cost of living here is still substantially less than other metro areas even in Kentucky, the highway system is decent, the job market is growing (especially in Hardin and Bullitt,) and there are good public and private schools (Jefferson and Oldham.) Public schools in the Louisville Metro rank better statewide and nationally than do schools in Lexington, Owensboro, Northern KY, and other metros.

Louisville is Kentucky's most thriving metro area. It's no Las Vegas, but it beats the socks off of Lexington, too. Anywhere in Louisville you live will put you within 5-10 minutes of Wal-Mart and Kroger and 10-20 minutes of Lowe's, Home Depot, Applebee's, O'Charley's, etc. Don't forget to check out Bardstown Road (The Highlands and Original Highlands,) Crescent Hill, Clifton, and other great neighborhoods that make Louisville, Louisville. If you don't want neighbors, you might be thinking, "Louisville is not the largest city in the world, but it might still be crowded enough." I understand, the Louisville-Elizabethtown Metro area has 1.4 million people. But don't be fooled. Out in the knob areas of Hardin County and south and east Bullitt County, as well as the gently rolling limestone hills of north and east Shelby County (Bagdad, Cropper, Cedarmore areas,) you will find relatively low-cost land or country houses with few neighbors.

But, no matter where in the metro you live, from the most rural to most urban areas, you'll still be less than one hour from Downtown Louisville, unless traffic is horrible, which it seldom is (at least compared to other large cities around the country.)

So, in summary:
AREAS TO CONSIDER:
1. Hardin County (except Radcliff/Ft. Knox,)
2. Bullitt County (except Shepherdsville,)
3. Jefferson County (outside urban service, or roughly east of National Turnpike and outside I-264,)
4. Shelby County,
5. Oldham County,
6. Danville/Boyle County, and
7. Some nice small towns in west KY maybe worth considering are Murray and Cadiz.

[Off Topic]

Man, you are really talking apples and oranges when your search is narrowed down to Louisivlle or Danville!

[ksp101]

Originally Posted by lovintexas

To also quote the poster after me, you are comparing apples and oranges. Boyle County has 29,000 people, including Danville. Louisville-Jefferson County (which share one metro government) has 701,000 residents, with 1.5 million in the metro (if you include Hardin County.)

Danville is nice, small town living, and only 35 miles SW of Lexington. The housing costs and property taxes are the lowest of any central KY community of 15,000+. It's a very nice and clean community with decent, hard-working people, three colleges, three state historic sites, one of America's most thriving small town arts communities, decent shopping--you basically never HAVE to leave town unless you have to.

My BIGGEST preference is the "obtuse angle" that consists of the south and east Louisville Metro area. I define that as Hardin County north of the parkways, Bullitt County (except Shepherdsville,) Jefferson County (outside of the urban service area,) Oldham County and Shelby County. The cost of living here is still substantially less than other metro areas even in Kentucky, the highway system is decent, the job market is growing (especially in Hardin and Bullitt,) and there are good public and private schools (Jefferson and Oldham.) Public schools in the Louisville Metro rank better statewide and nationally than do schools in Lexington, Owensboro, Northern KY, and other metros.

Louisville is Kentucky's most thriving metro area. It's no Las Vegas, but it beats the socks off of Lexington, too. Anywhere in Louisville you live will put you within 5-10 minutes of Wal-Mart and Kroger and 10-20 minutes of Lowe's, Home Depot, Applebee's, O'Charley's, etc. Don't forget to check out Bardstown Road (The Highlands and Original Highlands,) Crescent Hill, Clifton, and other great neighborhoods that make Louisville, Louisville. If you don't want neighbors, you might be thinking, "Louisville is not the largest city in the world, but it might still be crowded enough." I understand, the Louisville-Elizabethtown Metro area has 1.4 million people. But don't be fooled. Out in the knob areas of Hardin County and south and east Bullitt County, as well as the gently rolling limestone hills of north and east Shelby County (Bagdad, Cropper, Cedarmore areas,) you will find relatively low-cost land or country houses with few neighbors.

But, no matter where in the metro you live, from the most rural to most urban areas, you'll still be less than one hour from Downtown Louisville, unless traffic is horrible, which it seldom is (at least compared to other large cities around the country.)

So, in summary:
AREAS TO CONSIDER:
1. Hardin County (except Radcliff/Ft. Knox,)
2. Bullitt County (except Shepherdsville,)
3. Jefferson County (outside urban service, or roughly east of National Turnpike and outside I-264,)
4. Shelby County,
5. Oldham County,
6. Danville/Boyle County, and
7. Some nice small towns in west KY maybe worth considering are Murray and Cadiz.

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okay, I dont know who wrote this above, I live around Elizabethtown, yes its a good area. The mall sucks, the largest store in the mall is American Eagle Outfitters. I worked at this store, and its a tragedy. Im actually disgusted with the person who wrote the text above mine, because it says area's to consider, elizabethtown (excluding radcliff and ft knox.) WHAT THE ****? Honestly, i work in radcliff, and I love it. Fort Knox has very diverse people, all of the officers I have met are very nice. Some of the enlisted soldiers are garbage, but there are a select few people that are garbage anywhere you go. I totally disagree with whoever said radcliff isn't a good area. I like it. d