Prospect, KY

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Population
4,705
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
586 ft
Median Home Value
$538,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,193/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$163,462
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Prospect is a home rule-class city in Jefferson and Oldham counties, Kentucky, situated along the Ohio River as part of the Louisville Metro government. Once known as Sand Hill and later named for a railroad station built by the Louisville, Harrods Creek and Westport Railway, the community of approximately 4,500 is consistently ranked among the wealthiest communities in Kentucky. Public education is provided by the Jefferson County Public Schools.

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