Crescent Hill

History of Crescent Hill

The origins of Crescent Hill date back to the pioneer days of the 1780s. The region truly flourished as a suburban oasis in 1849, when the Frankfort Rail line was finished. The Fairgrounds on Crescent Avenue brought business to this part of Kentucky soon after. During WWI, most homes, churches, the firehouse, library and schools had been constructed. In fact, 70 percent of all residences were constructed by 1939. The city was annexed by Louisville in 1922.

Neighborhood Statistics: Will You Fit In Here?

Most of Crescent Hill is made up of small studio to 2 bedroom apartments and medium-sized (3-4 bedroom) single family residences. Here you’ll find a diverse blend of owners and renters, with a number of college students living here. Highly educated single urban professionals live in this popular neighborhood in droves.  This area boasts the largest percentage of Scottish (4.1%) and Irish (19.3%) ancestry than any other neighborhood in America. A number of residents (24.6%) are also native German speakers and people of English descent (15%). Crescent Hill residents bring in more income than 53.5 percent of America, with nearly half of all people working in executive, management and professional occupations. The other half works in retail, sales, fast food, clerical, technical support, and manufacturing positions. On average, the commute time is between 15 to 30 minutes. You can expect average rent prices of $505/month and median home prices of $202,418.

Attractions & Amenities: What To Do

Nearby attractions include: the Louisville Slugger Museum, the Peterson-Dumesnil House (a Victorian / Italianate mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places), Cherokee Park (a 2.4 mile scenic loop for walkers, motorists, and bicyclists), Jim Porter’s Good Time Emporium (live music venue), the Louisville Science Center, and Seneca Park (sports field and picnic grounds). The closest schools include Barrett Traditional Middle School, Highlands Latin School, Sacred Heart Pre-School, and Field Elementary School. Nearby restaurants are serving up everything from Greek and Italian, to Mexican and Irish cuisine.

What People Are Saying About Crescent Hill:

According to Southern Living Magazine, Crescent Hill is one of “The South’s Best Comeback Neighborhoods.” This community may have been “down on their luck” at one time, but now it’s “resurging with community pride.” Residents love to talk about how wonderful this neighborhood is, with tidy cottages, beautiful churches, Kennedy Park, and a historic local library that was saved by area residents. The Frankfort Avenue business corridor has seen some tremendous changes over the last 15 years as well.