Butchertown

An older industrial-residential mix along the river east of downtown.

Butchertown

An older industrial-residential mix along the river east of downtown.
Butchertown sits just east of downtown Louisville, bounded roughly by Interstate 64, Story Avenue, and the Ohio River edge. The area built up in the mid-1800s around the city's meatpacking industry, leaving a mix of frame shotgun homes, brick row houses, and older industrial buildings. Many of the warehouses now hold lofts, restaurants, and offices, while the residential blocks along Story Avenue and Webster Street run small-scale and shaded.
 

What it is like to live here

Butchertown keeps an industrial-residential blend that few Louisville areas match. The streets near the river, around Mellwood Avenue and Frankfort Avenue, hold converted warehouses, breweries, and event spaces. The residential blocks along Story Avenue, Webster Street, and Adams Street run quieter, with frame shotgun homes, brick row houses, and a handful of newer townhome developments. Waterfront Park and the Big Four Bridge sit a short bike ride west, with the Louisville Loop trail connecting along the river. NuLu is a flat ten-minute walk south, and downtown Louisville is about five minutes by car.
 

What you can do here

  • Bike or walk the Louisville Loop trail along the river edge.
  • Reach NuLu and downtown Louisville on foot in about ten minutes.
  • Choose among shotgun homes, brick row houses, and warehouse loft conversions.
  • Walk to Waterfront Park and the Big Four Bridge in about fifteen minutes.
  • Attend events at converted industrial venues along Mellwood Avenue.
  • Drive to The Highlands in under ten minutes via Baxter Avenue.

Market snapshot

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  • Walk-friendly blocks: Strong on the residential streets and toward NuLu; weaker on the industrial blocks near the river.

Best for first-time visit

Start on Story Avenue at the western edge, walk east toward Webster Street to see the residential stock, then loop north onto Mellwood Avenue to see the converted industrial buildings.
 

Adjacent areas

NuLu, Clifton, Crescent Hill, The Highlands, Old Louisville.

Properties

Homes for sale in the area

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For Sale
MLS® 1728586

$449,000

925 E Washington St, Louisville, KY 40206
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,815 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 1729051

$439,000

929 Franklin St, Louisville, KY 40206
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,610 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 1724381

$429,000

1661 Story Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,667 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 1721040

$339,000

1667 Story Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
1 Bed 1 Bath 1,350 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 1727187

$328,900

1435 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, KY 40206
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,200 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 1728041

$250,000

1020 Franklin St, Louisville, KY 40206
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,394 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
MLS® 1730648

$2,250

935 Franklin St 109, Louisville, KY 40206
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,000 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
MLS® 1720554

$1,695

935 Franklin St 103, Louisville, KY 40206
1 Bed 1 Bath 565 Sq.Ft.
For Lease
MLS® 1715050

$1,575

601 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40202
1 Bed 1 Bath 820 Sq.Ft.
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Overview for Butchertown, KY

1,278 people live in Butchertown, where the median age is 42 and the average individual income is $50,605. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,278

Total Population

42 years

Median Age

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$50,605

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Butchertown, KY

Population Households Employment

Butchertown has 810 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Butchertown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,278 people call Butchertown home. The population density is 3,150 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,278

Total Population

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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42 years

Median Age

53 / 47%

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Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$50,605

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