Prospect Ky

History of Prospect

In its earliest years, Prospect was home to a handful of wealthy families who commuted to Louisville to work and farmers who managed modest livestock plantations. When the railroad came through in the early 1900s, it wasn’t long before the Prospect Store became a marketplace for goods exchange. Modern day Prospect was designed to be a place of natural beauty that was not overly commercialized or sprawled-out like other parts of Kentucky in the mid-sixties. Through the thoughtful creation of subdivision communities, Prospect became an example of how responsible growth could be achieved. The City of Prospect was incorporated in 1974. Today the population consists of roughly 8,000 people.

Neighborhood Statistics: Will You Fit In Here?

The median household income in Prospect is $111,170 and it’s no surprise when you consider that 94.99 percent of its residents work in white-collar professions like management, sales and healthcare. About 7.64 percent of the population telecommutes to work, which is a high percentage relative to the rest of the country. Highly educated local residents – dubbed “urban sophisticates” – appreciate high-end shops, art, and travel. Prospect makes a great place for families with low crime rates, quality education and a high number of households with kids. Residents of Prospect come from German, English, Irish, Scots-Irish, Polish and Italian descent. The median sales price for homes here is $424,000, according to Trulia.com, which represents some of the most expensive real estate prices in the land. While the average listing price has gone down 0.3 percent and the number of sales has dropped 75 percent year-over-year, the property values have gone up 18 percent.

Attractions & Amenities: What To Do

Golf is a big attraction for local Prospect residents, with top-notch courses like Hunting Creek Country Club, Nevel Meade, Sleepy Hollow, and Glen Oaks. There are also posh spas like the Wellness Spa and Spaquena Day Spa for a little pampering. Parents can take their kids to the interactive Henry’s Ark Museum or relax at the Ayus Yoga and Ayurveda Center. The holidays are always a special time in Prospect, with the Kentucky Derby celebrations in spring, Independence Day fireworks, and the mayor’s Pumpkin Painting Contest / Costume Parade. Prospect’s Oldham County School District is ranked 9/10 by Greatschools.org, with schools in Prospect specifically given a perfect 10/10 score.