Welcome to Louisville, KY

About Louisville

As the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Louisville metro area has over 1.25 million residents. Situated along the Ohio River, and bordering Southern, Indiana, Louisville is widely known as the site of the Kentucky Derby. The city is also home to the Louisville Slugger Factory & Museum where “slugger” baseball bats are manufactured. Additionally, a number of large companies are headquartered in Louisville, including: United Parcel Service (UPS), Ford Motor Company, Humana Inc., Yum! Brands, and Papa John’s International.

There are many benefits to living in Louisville. The cost of living is about 10% lower than the U.S. average. Additionally, the average work commute time is only 22 minutes. The temperate Louisville climate includes long and enjoyable spring and fall seasons, with an average of nearly 200 sunny days per year.