City profile
Shively, KY
Jefferson County · Population 15,638
Shively is a town in Jefferson County, KY with about 15,638 residents and a typical home value near $155,000. It is 5 miles from Louisville, KY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
35°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$154,700
Typical monthly housing
$943
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
76
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.80%
- State income tax (top)
- 4%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 98/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Riverine flooding, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
5 mi to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 57% Democratic / 41% Republican
Community
Population
15,638
Black population
58.4%
County
Jefferson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Part of the New Great Migration — a growing Black community in the South
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 15,638 residents
- Typical home value about $155,000
- 5 miles from Louisville, KY
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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