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Old 12-13-2007, 11:06 AM
 
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What are the most affluent areas of Kentucky? But also desirable?
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Old 12-13-2007, 12:49 PM
 
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Northern Kentucky:
-Park Hills
-Fort Mitchell
-Fort Thomas
-Villa Hills
_Edgewood
_Triple Crown Community (union)

Lexington
-Chevy Chase
-Hartland
-Beumont
-(horse farm areas)

Northern Kentucky, Lexinton and Louisville all have very good areas...as I am sure some parts of eastern and western do as well though some might not see them as "desirable" due to isolation or smaller areas...where as that may be others cup of tea.
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Old 12-14-2007, 05:00 AM
 
Location: Louisville KY Metro area
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All of Oldham County
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Old 12-14-2007, 11:40 AM
 
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Regarding the Louisville area... Anchorage, KY, is probably the most affluent area in the entire state. Prospect is another nice area in the Louisville suburbs. Closer to the city, Indian Hills, Rolling Fields and the communities adjacent to those areas are considered very affluent and desirable as well.
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Old 12-14-2007, 12:44 PM
 
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Regarding the Louisville area... Anchorage, KY, is probably the most affluent area in the entire state. Prospect is another nice area in the Louisville suburbs. Closer to the city, Indian Hills, Rolling Fields and the communities adjacent to those areas are considered very affluent and desirable as well.
Almost all of the riches zip codes in the state are in the Louisville area:

Out of the ten wealthiest zips, 8 are located in Louisville metro, and the other two are in Lexington (one of which is extremely small)

http://wealth.mongabay.com/cities/KENTUCKY.html


Far and away the wealthies cities in the state, and some of the wealthiest in the nation, are in the Louisville region, and they include Mockingbird Valley, Glenview, and Indian Hills:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highest..._United_States
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Old 12-14-2007, 02:47 PM
 
Location: Nashville, TN
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Basically metro Lexington and Louisville are the most affluent area of the state. I think Anchorage and St. Matthews areas were mentioned already. I don't know Louisville as well as Lexington because well- if I need to go to a larger city, I always go to Cincinnati. In Lexington, most parts with zip code 40502 (Ashland Park, Fairway, etc.) are very nice and more "historic." There are some more affluent areas right on the Fayette County/ Jessamine County line (Firebrook and Champions area to be exact). As I said before I don't know Louisville very well- I can tell you a lot more about Cincinnati.
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Old 12-14-2007, 06:59 PM
 
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Basically metro Lexington and Louisville are the most affluent area of the state. I think Anchorage and St. Matthews areas were mentioned already. I don't know Louisville as well as Lexington because well- if I need to go to a larger city, I always go to Cincinnati. In Lexington, most parts with zip code 40502 (Ashland Park, Fairway, etc.) are very nice and more "historic." There are some more affluent areas right on the Fayette County/ Jessamine County line (Firebrook and Champions area to be exact). As I said before I don't know Louisville very well- I can tell you a lot more about Cincinnati.
thank you teebird (for the mention)! I think Beaumont Reserve tops our zip code.

I don't recognize the top Lexington zip codes - horse farms?

PS - I'll send you a private message, I think I had a call, but I had turned off my answering machine because of some goofy young prank callers giggling and playing music. So I just know because of my caller ID. I'm making such a great impression.
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Old 12-15-2007, 06:07 AM
 
Location: Louisville KY Metro area
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Familymom, one of the risks of any simple question such as "affluent and desirable" is the amount of information you don't get. "Affluent" can be quanitatively measured by calculating the income from IRS and US Census data, but "desirable" is only in the eyes of the beholder. Becareful that you make a full list of what you consider desirable and then make a golf scorecard of how well a particular home or area meets your criteria.

It is amazing to me how well Oldham County wins so many times. Our location is convenient to transportation, entertainment, dining, shopping, and recreation. The educational community is second to none, and the odds are you will be living next door to a family with at least one college diploma, and many with advanced degrees.
One will find nearly every faith represented, highly involved citizens, and a very low crime rate.

Still, with all the attributes of the area, it may not be desirable to you as only your scorecard will indicate.

I hope this helps.
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Old 12-15-2007, 07:21 AM
 
Location: Nashville, TN
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thank you teebird (for the mention)! I think Beaumont Reserve tops our zip code.

I don't recognize the top Lexington zip codes - horse farms?

PS - I'll send you a private message, I think I had a call, but I had turned off my answering machine because of some goofy young prank callers giggling and playing music. So I just know because of my caller ID. I'm making such a great impression.
That top Lexington zip code is Chevy Chase, Richmond Road, Chinoe Road. Let me know what you hear from them.
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