Louisville is 20th Best Place to Retire
Citing the addition of bike lanes on city streets, a thriving arts district, and a plethora of things to do downtown and by the river, Money Magazine ranked Louisville Kentucky in their Top 25 Best Places to Retire. Rating criteria included housing affordability, 'bang for your buck', and local ammenities. Based on these requirements, it is obvious why Louisville is on the list.
With average Louisville home prices hovering just over $150,000, residents can definitely focus more of their money on enjoying amenities the city has to offer. Among the locations of interest were Louisville Slugger Field, the Muhammad Ali Museum, the Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft as well as the 85-acre Louisville Waterfront Park. For those unfamiliar with the city, Louisville also offers dozens of parks with biking and walking trails, several challenging private & municipal golf courses, and an abundance of shopping. If you like to travel, Louisville airport is conveniently located at the Watterson Expressway and I-65.
Considering relocating to Louisville? Whether you are looking for a retirement home, just entering the workforce or somewhere in between, call (502-921-3989) or email me and I'll be glad to help.
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Erik Hitzelberger is a licensed REALTOR with RE/MAX Alliance in Louisville. If you need a Louisville Real Estate agent please email me or call 502.921.3989.
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Erik,
I was a bit surprised to see that there are only 2 laces in Florida, that made the list. Miami making it there also was a surprise.
Wow that is a great cudos to win. I like the price of the average home.
Hello Erik, looks like you do have some great amenities and excellent home prices. Congrats! John
Jon - I too was a bit surprised to see the list. I typically think of warmer (FL, AZ) places as retirement cities. However, it is hard (especially for a magazine named Money) to overlook financial interests. Louisville really is very affordable and has a lot of things to offer people of all ages.
Jim - Thanks. I look at market reports from other areas of the country each month. And every month, I'm always thankful I live in such an afforadable area. We have a lot of the benefits of big-city life without the crime or high costs.
John - Thank-you as well. I'm a little biased, but I think it is a great place to live.
Erik, I think it's very cool that Louisville made the list. It's a good thing that you're the real estate expert there.
Jen - I wonder if I could get Money to update their article with that little bit of trivia:)
Erik, Wouldn't that be nice? Perhaps you could send the editor your blog posts and show them? :)
I have been working with a client who grew up in Kentucky, and it sounds like a beautiful place. She says the cities were really great.
Georgina - I'm fairly certain she'll find Hawaii a bit more pleasing. That being said, one of my favorite things about Louisville is having the benefits of living in the city, but with a laid-back feel.