Housing data for West Buechel, KY
West Buechel, KY has an estimated 1,599 residents and 710 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Jefferson County.
84.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,198 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 1,599 (±280)
- Housing units
- 710 (±125)
- Households that rent
- 84.2%
- Median gross rent
- $1,198
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +7.6%
What stands out in West Buechel
Households that rent: 84.2% (±9.6 points) in West Buechel, higher than in Jefferson County (37.9%).
Median real estate taxes: $1,036 (±$672) in West Buechel, lower than in Jefferson County ($2,136).
Households that moved in since 2020: 44.3% (±12.0 points) in West Buechel, higher than in Jefferson County (26.7%).
Rental vacancy rate: 0.0% (±6.2 points) in West Buechel, lower than in Jefferson County (6.3%).
Housing in West Buechel at a glance
- Median rent: $1,198 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,187 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 43.8% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 84.2% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $48,784 median household income
- Home values: $185,600 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,078 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,036 median real estate taxes a year (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Types of homes: 29.3% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 20.7% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 73.3% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 49.6% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 23.7 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 357 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +7.6% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 44.3% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 6.2% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
West Buechel against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| West Buechel | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,599 (±280) | 783,022 (exact) | 4,534,824 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 710 (±125) | 359,710 (±216) | 2,023,116 (±474) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 84.2% (±9.6 points) | 37.9% (±0.7 points) | 31.7% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,198 (±$52) | $1,149 (±$13) | $967 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $48,784 (±$9,583) | $69,866 (±$1,228) | $63,726 (±$429) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $185,600 (±$31,836) | $248,400 (±$2,496) | $205,600 (±$1,096) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,036 (±$672) | $2,136 (±$34) | $1,544 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 73.3% (±16.7 points) | 61.9% (±1.0 points) | 47.1% (±0.4 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 23.7 minutes (±5.9) | 22.2 minutes (±0.3) | 24.0 minutes (±0.2) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 94.0% (±4.5 points) | 90.9% (±0.4 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 32.6 years (±2.3) | 38.4 years (±0.2) | 39.1 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
West Buechel covers 0.6 square miles of land, about 2,502 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How West Buechel has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,486 (±268) | 1,599 (±280) | +7.6% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 640 (±100) | 710 (±125) | +10.9% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $863 (±$25) | $1,198 (±$52) | +38.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $86,700 (±$6,391) | $185,600 (±$31,836) | +114.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $38,024 (±$4,405) | $48,784 (±$9,583) | +28.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $911 (±$75) | $1,078 (±$133) | +18.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $814 (±$180) | $1,036 (±$672) | +27.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 80.9% (±5.5 points) | 84.2% (±9.6 points) | +3.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1% (±5.9 points) | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | −4.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in West Buechel
In 2025, the West Buechel Police Department reported 357 violent and 5,147 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Jefferson County, the departments that report recorded 609 violent and 3,345 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
Places near West Buechel
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watterson Park | 0.8 mi | $868 | $213,200 | 45.8% |
| Wellington | 1.6 mi | $2,115 | $345,400 | 9.9% |
| Poplar Hills | 1.8 mi | $745 | — | 100.0% |
| Strathmoor Village | 1.9 mi | $2,286 | $384,900 | 7.1% |
| Strathmoor Manor | 1.9 mi | $1,375 | $415,100 | 5.0% |
| Kingsley | 1.9 mi | $1,469 | $359,500 | 7.7% |
| Louisville | 2.3 mi | $1,120 | $233,900 | 39.3% |
| Seneca Gardens | 2.4 mi | $1,579 | $556,100 | 13.7% |
Places in Kentucky most like West Buechel
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorsville | $939 | $164,200 | $43,259 | 73.6% |
| Newport | $1,087 | $217,600 | $60,853 | 52.3% |
| Morehead | $800 | $184,900 | $36,741 | 67.0% |
| Morgantown | $628 | $114,000 | $37,604 | 68.9% |
| Covington | $1,006 | $187,300 | $61,166 | 48.2% |
| Scottsville | $784 | $160,700 | $35,562 | 55.8% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Kentucky.
HUD Fair Market Rent for West Buechel, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $976 | $1,058 | $1,276 | $1,629 | $1,874 |
HUD income limits for West Buechel, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,800 | $34,650 | $55,450 |
| 2 people | $23,800 | $39,600 | $63,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,550 | $71,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,500 | $79,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,500 | $85,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,450 | $91,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,400 | $98,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $65,350 | $104,550 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Louisville, KY-IN HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $99,000.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Buechel
What is the average rent in West Buechel, KY?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in West Buechel is $1,198 (±$52) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in West Buechel?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in West Buechel, KY is $1,114 (±$188) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in West Buechel rent-burdened?
43.8% of renting households in West Buechel pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in West Buechel?
West Buechel has an estimated 586 (±110) renting households, 84.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in West Buechel?
The median household income in West Buechel is $48,784 (±$9,583) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in West Buechel, KY?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $185,600 (±$31,836) for owner-occupied homes in West Buechel (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is West Buechel growing?
In West Buechel, the number of residents went from 1,486 in 2015–2019 to 1,599 in 2020–2024 (+7.6%), not a measurable change.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Buechel city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Buechel city, Kentucky
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Buechel city, Kentucky
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Buechel city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Buechel city, Kentucky
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Buechel city, Kentucky
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Buechel city, Kentucky
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Louisville, KY-IN HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Louisville, KY-IN HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: West Buechel Police Department (ORI KY0560600)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for West Buechel city, Kentucky (place:81624, in state:21).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .