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Growing suburb in Southwestern Louisville
Anchored by the Dixie Highway, Valley Station is a growing suburb nestled along the banks of the Ohio River. Residential streets branch off this thoroughfare, leading to a collection of single-family homes, green spaces and public schools that reflect the area’s continued development over time. “This used to be a little bit more of a depressed area, but it’s come up a lot in the past decade or two,” says Neal Cox, a Principal Broker of the Judah Real Estate Group who has been selling homes in the area for over seven years. “There has been a lot of beautification and investment in businesses here.” About 20 miles southwest of Downtown Louisville, the suburb offers residents an active retail hub, new construction and a convenient commute.
Valley Station is located south and west of the city of Louisville.
This is ranch-style home is typical of those found in Valley Station.
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Traditional homes and new construction
Most homes in Valley Station date back to the mid-1900s as the area underwent major suburban development in the 1950s and 1960s. This past can be seen today in the ranch-style, split-level and colonial revival homes that line the suburb’s streets. Around Dixie Highway, three-bedroom ranch-style homes with brick or shingled exteriors sit on quarter-acre lots, with prices ranging from about $120,000 to $200,000. Further from the highway, the suburb is continuing to develop, and new construction is common. Homebuyers in the Orell Station subdivision can find three-bedroom new traditional homes built in the early 2020s starting at about $330,000.
New home construction is an attractive option for many home shoppers in Valley Station.
Valley Station homes have neat yards and many streets have sidewalks.
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Traveling on the Dixie Highway
Residents are minutes from major thoroughfares. “Valley Station sits on Dixie Highway,” Cox says. “That’s a four-lane highway that runs right through it with a ton of businesses around.” The highway connects to I-264, making it easier for residents to traverse the 20 miles to Downtown Louisville. There are also several bus stops served by the Transit Authority of River City along Dixie Highway. For longer trips, locals are about 15 miles from the Louisville International Airport.
TARC busses transports residents throughout Valley Station and to points beyond.
Dixie Highway is a major thoroughfare that runs through Valley Station.
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Retail options along the Dixie Highway
The Dixie Highway runs through Valley Station and is lined by a collection of shops and restaurants. The community gathers at long-standing establishments such as Khalil’s, a lively sports bar and restaurant known for its American classics and live music on Friday nights. Other favorites for dining include Mark’s Feed Store, a Louisville franchise serving Kentucky BBQ, and Valley Dairy Freeze, a local ice cream shop. When it’s time to run errands, locals can stop by chains such as Kroger and Walmart.
The bar only seems a mile long at Khalil's in Valley Station.
Valley Dairy Freeze is a popular spot after school in Valley Station.
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Community parks, trails and golf course
Valley Station boasts several green spaces, including Sun Valley Park and Community Center. The park offers opportunities for outdoor recreation with lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, ballfields, a soccer field and a playground for kids to explore. At the community center, locals enjoy access to a gym, game room and outdoor swimming pool. On the other side of Dixie Highway, residents frequent Waverly Park. With a system of multi-use trails totaling over 7 miles, the park is a popular destination for hiking and mountain biking. This green space also boasts a fishing lake regularly stocked with catfish, rainbow trout and bass by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. Golf lovers can play a round at the 9-hole Bobby Nichols Golf Course, named after Louisville native and PGA professional Bobby Nichols.
Enjoy a stroll after work or brisk workout at Sun Valley Park Walking Path.
The fish are biting at Waverly Lake near Valley Station.
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Academic pathways in Jefferson County
Children in the area attend the Jefferson County Public School District, which earned a B from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. Younger kids in grades K-5 may attend Dixie Elementary School, which is one of several elementary schools in Valley Station, before moving on to Stuart Academy. Both schools earned a C-minus from Niche. Teens attend Valley High School, which earned a grade of C-plus and offers several academic pathways in technical education, health sciences and business.
Festivities in Valley Station
Locals gather for a variety of seasonal and annual events. Popular festivities include the annual Light Up Valley Station, a tree-lighting ceremony including local food trucks, crafts and more.
Historic farm and trail on the Ohio River
Before Valley Station’s suburban development began in the mid-1900s, the area attracted farmers with its prime location along the Ohio River. This past is preserved today at the Riverside, Farnsley-Moremen Landing, a 300-acre historic farm and home reflecting Federal and Greek Revival architectural styles. The farm also contains an entrance to the Levee Trail, one of the oldest sections of the Louisville Loop traversing the top of a raised flood wall. When completed, the loop will contain over 100 miles of multi-use trails.
The Farnsley-Moreman House is an historic site located in Valley Station.
The Ohio River forms the western boundary of the Valley Station neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Waverly Park
Farnsley Moorman Landing
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Riverview Park
Sun Valley Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Medora Park
Transit
Airport
Louisville Muhammad Ali International
18 min drive
Bus
Dixie & Walmart
Bus
Dixie Garden Dr & Dixie HWY
Bus
Dixie & Ponder
Bus
Dixie & Blevins Gap
Bus
Dixie & Bethany
Bus
Dixie & West Orell
Bus
Dixie & Flowervale
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Valley Station
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Valley Station, Louisville sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Valley Station, Louisville over the last 12 months is $241,804, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
34,348
Median Age
40
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,739
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,557
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.2%
College Graduates
18.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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