Recently, we took a look at some of the poorest counties in Kentucky. Today we look at the wealthiest cities. Ironically, most of these well-to-do communities are in the same general area. However, they are all considered separate entities from 6th to home class titles. If you're fortunate enough to live in one of these ritzy neighborhoods, than accept our congratulations. If not, then you are likely among the rest of us middle classers.
Here are 10 of the richest cities in Kentucky:
10. Hurstbourne
Hurstbourne is a home rule class city within the borders of Louisville. The almost 4000 residents earn an average of $49,328 annually.
9. Prospect
Though this neighborhood is part of both Jefferson and Oldham County, it's a home class city, with residents earning around $51,469 annually. Even though it began in 1872, it was not incorporated into a city until 1974.
8. Ten Broeck
The tiny town of Ten Broeck has fewer than 200 residents, but they earn an average an income of close to $51,593. This makes it a very small, upper class community in Jefferson County.
7. Riverwood
Riverwood was incorporated in 1969 and has been thriving ever since with average incomes of around $53,783. In 1998 it declined a vote to join Indian Hills and become one solid community.
6. Glenview Hills
There are fewer than 400 residents living in this 6th class city, and the income averages at around $59,069.
5. Anchorage
With an average income of around $63,988 this home rule class city has under 2500 resodents. It maintains much of the natural beauty in the community and makes for a wonderful place to live.
4. Indian Hills
The community is a home rule class city with its own police and fire departments, which it shares with Rolling Fields and Mockingbird Valley. The average income here is around $66,637 and the population is under 3000.
3. Rolling Fields
With fewer than 700 residents, this city was incorporated in 1958. It's located near Indian Hills and Mockingbird Valley, all three sharing the Indian Hills police dept. The average income is around $73,152.
2. Glenview
This is a 6th class city in the northeastern part of Jefferson County, along the banks of the Ohio. With fewer than 800 residents, Glenview has the second largest income per capita in Kentucky, at $85,094.
1. Mockingbird Valley
This 6th class city in Jefferson County is known for its rural environment, and its high income. The first home was built in 1840 and wealthy Louisvilians began to build summer homes there soon thereafter. The majority of the roads are privately owned by one of the 250 residents, and the standard income is around $134,745 annually.
Kentucky is a diverse state with poor, middle class, and wealthy communities. Some of these amazing cities are neighbors themselves, sharing public service like police and fire departments. Just because these happen to be the richest towns in our state, doesn’t mean the people are unkind. You will often find that regardless of what part of the Bluegrass State you end up in, we’re all pretty friendly folks. If you're familiar with any other upper class neighborhoods please comment below.
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