What’s your Rent Reality, Louisville?
Nearly 40% of renters in Louisville are cost-burdened. Find out where you stand and what it means for your housing stability.
Check Your Rent RealityWhy it matters (Louisville snapshot)
- 40.1% of renters spend >30% of income on housing.
- 20.1% are severely burdened (>50% of income).
- Jefferson County logged ~16,000 eviction filings in 2022 (~44/day).
- We face a shortage of ~31,000 affordable units for households at 30% AMI.
Sources: Metropolitan Housing Coalition & local eviction/expungement briefs.
The bigger picture
Housing costs are rising faster than wages. Eviction filings can follow people for years — even when dismissed. Black and Latina women face disproportionate filing rates. Your Rent Reality is personal, but the drivers are systemic.
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