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City of Jeffersontown, Kentucky

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About homes in Jeffersontown

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Jeffersontown in Jefferson County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1978Median year built1U.S. 1980
55%Built before 198016% built since 2010
1978Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1980
68%Detached single-family117% in 5+ unit buildings
70%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$251kMedian home value1Kentucky median $206k

The median home in the city of Jeffersontown was built in 1978, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Kentucky median of 1982.1 Somewhat more of Jeffersontown's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 55% against 50%, with 6% built since 2010.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Jeffersontown are of similar age: median build years 1978 and 1980.1

Housing in Jeffersontown is mostly detached single-family: 68% of units, with 17% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 70% of occupied homes in Jeffersontown are owner-occupied (68% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Jeffersontown is valued at $250,700 (ACS), above the Kentucky median of $205,600.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The Louisville Intl Ap station averages 74 nights a year at or below 32°F and 18 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers bring about 43 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 48 inches a year, 13 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Snowfall averages about 13 inches a year.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 3,936 heating degree days against 1,742 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Jeffersontown sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4

Building permits in Jeffersontown are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Jeffersontown housing units by year built
Before 19402.5%
1940-19599.3%
1960-197943.5%
1980-199925.8%
2000-200912.5%
2010 or later6.5%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Louisville Intl Ap, 9.4 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Jeffersontown, KY?

Most home remodeling projects in Jeffersontown, KY land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Jeffersontown?

The median home in the city of Jeffersontown was built in 1978, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Kentucky median of 1982. Somewhat more of Jeffersontown's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 55% against 50%, with 6% built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Jeffersontown climate like for exterior work?

The Louisville Intl Ap station averages 74 nights a year at or below 32°F and 18 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 43 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 48 inches a year, 13 days of it an inch or more. Snowfall averages about 13 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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