Goose Creek, KY

This city of 318 residents needs 17 more housing units over the next five years. Goose Creek is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County KY-IN MPO.

Housing snapshot

Population
318 (2026)
Households
113
Median household income
$127,958 (2026)
Typical home value
$325,468
Owner-occupied
86%
Five-year housing need
17 units

Comparison to other Kentucky municipalities

Goose Creek: $127,958 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$6K >$126K
Goose Creek: None jobs to household ratio
<0.06 >3.38
Goose Creek: No permit data
<0.1% >9.8%
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How affordable is this community?

The typical home in Goose Creek, KY is valued at $325,468, well above the Kentucky average of $202,900. Goose Creek, KY's median household income of $127,958 comfortably exceeds what is needed to afford the typical home, making this a relatively affordable market.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Goose Creek, KY has roughly 113 households and a population that has been largely stable in recent years.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Goose Creek, KY is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 100% of units. Goose Creek, KY is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 86% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?