Louisville offers a wide range of housing and neighborhood options. Whether you are single and looking for a fast-pased urban setting or you are starting a family and you want a laid back rural environment, you can find it in Louisville.

Downtown Louisville is currently going to a major revitalization with brand new high end condo's, wonderful restaurants, new businesses and entertainment. Fourth Street Live has turned downtown into a prime destination for night life with all new restaurants and bars. The new Muhammad Ali Center, Waterfront Park and the upcoming addition of the U of L basketball arena will only make downtown Louisville a larger attraction for singles and families looking for culture and convenience.

Located just south of downtown, near the University of Louisville, you will find an area known as Old Louisville. This area has the third largest US Historic Preservation District, while also claiming the top spot for the largest concentration of Victorian architecture in the country.

Just east of downtown is the Highlands area, known for their charming tree lined neighborhoods, historic homes built in the late 1800's and early 1900's, diverse residents, boutique shopping and top restaurants.

Further east, the areas of St. Matthews and Crescent Hills offers a wonderful mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial businesses. These areas have always been a highly desirable area because of its rural feel but still close to downtown. Crescent Hills offers great restaurants and small family-owned shops, while St. Matthews is one of the main east end commercial thoroughfares consisting of all your major retailers including Louisville two largest malls (Oxmoor Center and Mall St. Matthews).

If your looking for something a little further away from downtown, Louisville offers extensive options for quiet family-friendly subdivisions where you are never more than fifteen minutes from your destination. Mostly located near the Jefferson County borders, these new construction communities range in price from the low 100's to over a million depending on the subdivision, and many are currently being built, giving you the option of selecting your own floor plans, materials and features.

Of course, we have only scratch the surface regarding the different areas of Louisville, while not even mentioning the surrounding counties including the high desireable Oldham County. Each area is different and prices range greatly.

With cost of living lower in Louisville than most cities its size and the wide range of housing and neighborhood, it no wonder why so many people are making Louisville their new home.