Highlands

It is a walkable area home to a variety of trendy eateries and hip locally owned businesses.

Welcome to Highlands

Located along the three miles between Bardstown Road and Baxter Avenue and deemed "Restaurant Row" by locals, Highlands is a walkable area home to a variety of trendy eateries and hip locally owned businesses. If you're a foodie, this is the spot for you!

Key Features

Artisan Shops and Restaurants: A lively area known for its nightlife and dining, brewpubs and karaoke bars stand alongside pizzerias and celebrity chef eateries on Bardstown Road. Shopping spans quirky indie fashion and handcrafted leather goods to bookshops and artisan bakeries. After a day of shopping, refuel at one of the many highly rated restaurants.

Historic Housing: The streets of Original Highlands, a neighborhood named for its historic housing, are lined with large brick Victorians and quaint wooden shotgun houses. This architectural blast from the past is sure to excite any design fan.

Nest Picks

Cave Hill Cemetery

Founded in 1848, Cave Hill Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Kentucky. Enjoy the dignified beauty of its Victorian era tombstones and greenery and visit notable gravesites. Cave Hill is the final resting place of Revolutionary War general Geoge Rogers Clark, boxer Muhammad Ali, and KFC founder Colonel Sanders, among others.

Seneca Golf Course

Grab your clubs and head to the rolling green hills of Seneca Park. This lush escape from city life includes a tree lined creek and offers a chipping green, a driving range, and a kid friendly Junior Club program!

Heine Brothers' Coffee

If you're always jonesing for the next cup of joe, look no further than Heine Brothers' Coffee. Heine Brothers' promises 100% fair trade and organic coffee, and an inviting, low-key atmosphere for friends and family. We love their iced mocha and espresso!

All Highlands Neighborhoods

Cherokee Triangle

Seneca Gardens

Property Listings

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Highlands, KY

1,719 people live in Highlands, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $53,687. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,719

Total Population

39 years

Median Age

High

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

$53,687

Average individual Income

Highlands, KY

There's plenty to do around Highlands, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Very Walkable

Walking Score

79

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

42

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Smoked Bros, Hereafter, and Quills Coffee.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Smoked Bros page on Yelp Search 100 West Court Ave on Google Maps	Dining	2.48 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hereafter page on Yelp Search 119 S 7th St on Google Maps	Dining	2.11 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Quills Coffee page on Yelp Search 2001 Frankfort Ave on Google Maps	Dining	1.4 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Papu Chos page on Yelp Search 246 Spring St on Google Maps	Dining	2.25 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Billion Cup Coffee page on Yelp Search 1812 Brownsboro Rd on Google Maps	Dining	1.48 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ramiro's Cantina page on Yelp Search 149 Spring St on Google Maps	Dining	2.17 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Krista Matheny Massage and Intuitive Services page on Yelp Search 224 Breckenridge Ln on Google Maps	Active	4.14 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Louisville Strength And Endurance page on Yelp Search 1017 E Broadway on Google Maps	Active	0.45 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Criterion Jiu Jitsu of Louisville page on Yelp Search 2801 Cleveland Blvd on Google Maps	Active	2.26 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Middle of Town Cycling page on Yelp Search 2140 Gardiner Ln on Google Maps	Active	3.59 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Proformance Health and Wellbeing page on Yelp Search 2041 River Rd on Google Maps	Active	2.22 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pedego Electric Bikes Louisville page on Yelp Search 1403 Bardstown Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.04 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the CrossFit Covalence page on Yelp Search 530 Barret Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.5 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Spanish Fly Barbershop page on Yelp Search 626 E Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.19 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bluebird Ink Beautique page on Yelp Search 1007 E Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	1 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars

Highlands, KY

Population Households Employment

Highlands has 1,025 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Highlands do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,719 people call Highlands home. The population density is 11,087.874 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,719

Total Population

High

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

39

Median Age

57.36 / 42.64%

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1,025

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$53,687

Average individual Income

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Highlands, KY

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The following schools are within or nearby Highlands. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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