I have lived in owen county, Kentucky my whole life.the town as a whole is very rural farming community but we are 40 minutes from Cincinnati. 50 minutes to an hour from Louisville. 20 minutes from Frankfort and 40 minutes from Lexington.we just sit right in the middle of the popular areas but we still enjoy the rural lifestyles and slower pace .I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.oh, I mention it's owen county.the city is owenton.once again keeping it simple.
As someone that has lived in central Kentucky all his life , stay away from Lexington . The best towns are Danville , Winchester , Paris , Harrodsburg and Carlisle . Not trying to sell anything .
Murray, KY... Home of Murray State University. Small town but lots of places to enjoy! Local theater, local places to gather for such as trivia games. Low housing prices. Great restaurants. Best choice of shopping .
I cannot believe I’m seeing Erlanger on this list lol. I currently live here and we have a problem with drugs, homeless, and occasional gun violence. The demographics of Erlanger are changing, and with that comes crime. I’m moving to Covington right now, and it seems like Covington/Newport is pushing out the lower class and they’re moving down to places like Erlanger.
If you wanna live in Louisville, live on the outskirts and it’s going to be pricey if you wanna live downtown, it’ll be more pricey for a glorified dump because it’s got brick still if you wanna live in the west end hope you can box
Love your list, we live in Fort Mitchell and my family is from Georgetown, and I attended Georgetown College. While I love Fort Mitchell, one does not get the Kentucky feel up here as it is so close to Cincinnati. This is great for work, museums, as well as sports, it has a more cosmopolitan feel than most of Kentucky. However for work, there is a lot of industry close by including all the work opportunities Cincinnati presents.
He had Erlanger on there, lol and mentioned the schools. Lloyd high school sucks, for education. Not a great school at all. I did hear it's safer now than in late 70s and 80s when I lived there
Versailles Kentucky is the best place to live! 10 min from Lexington and Frankfort! 50 miles from Louisville! 20 miles from Georgetown! Small rich quiet town! In the middle of all the big cities
The other video was my 1st one to watch. As a country lady, city living won't happen. I'm in health care (I know the system is broken, but it is what it is). Small town search on going for me (south east). 😊
It boils down to do you have enough money to live somewhere or work remotely that you don’t have to worry about supplying yourself, feeding business or anything like that. Next question is do you want to live in Cincinnati’s bastard child which unfortunately you can guess the locals and the locals adopted kids because they all think that they can claim something, next question would be are you into scenery which follows back up on the first can you afford to have scenery or would you like to have a homestead? Also another option the last question is why would you want to live in an overpriced place built, literally on the side of the next thing closest to a mountain a.k.a. Fort Mitchell And all of that don’t get me wrong born and raised in Kentucky love a lot of the things the scenery is unmatched in my opinion, but your top five places to live or number one Berea overpriced with no way to make that money unless you’re tied in somehow number two Fort Myers or Fort Mitchell sorry used to Floridaspeaking over talk text Fort Mitchell live on the side of the hill and an overpriced place kids want to come in and break into your cars or pay for private schools because you’re privileged white children get jumped by the natives just wondering allergies make it seem like you’re not out for Kentucky. There is pollen.
I rank Florence/Burlington/Erlanger area as an easy #1. Berea #2 as shopping is north, the new I-75 Buc-ees will change that area with more people moving in. #3 Middlesboro near Tennessee. Highly overlooked for growth and future development. Once the 25E tunnel opened it really changed the access in and out of that community. East Tennessee area is rapidly growing with more move ins. When I lived in Lexington on Linden Walk in 1996 the town was100,000 less people than now. The roads were practically empty on Sundays, it is not the same town anymore and a real crunch with traffic congestion. I liked the are around the old Bluegrass Army Depot too. Stayed there for 2 weeks USAR summer training. Georgetown has the best dairy queen, amazingly awesome blizzard shakes.
Central city and Greenville are horrible for jobs. Apartment rentals used cars entertainment places to eat. And just everything here. Nothing left here
I think you are doing fine. Sometimes you just gotta’ consider the source of the comment. However, I’m saddened that you didn’t mention Tompkinsville. 😝
This is 4 months behind (YT just recommended this video to me), but Somerset is a fine city. Missing a few amenities, but a safe and comfortable town to live. I'm not originally from the area, so I'm not biased for or against. My in depth analysis is: -Plenty of home variety. -Decent amount of occupations, could still improve there. -Great outdoors activities (I mountain bike, and one of the best trail systems in the state is near at PC Park) and that's also hiking friendly -Lake Cumberland is right there if you like anything to do with boating, fishing, etc However... -The job market is focused on mainly retail/food service for basic jobs, and then medical or manufacturing for better pay. More diversity is still needed. -There is literally zero accommodations for non car transportation. No bus system to speak of and nothing for bikes or pedestrians, not even sidewalks let alone multi-use/bike lanes.
You must have lived in Eastern Kentucky. Come to NKY in the Golden Triangle. Great place to live. I live in the Cincinnati metro, beautiful place to live.
Wanting to retire there. Need a town that's retiree friendly such as housing, cost of living, crime rate. Not really Wanting downtown but something with maybe an acre and not too far from stores and restaurants.
My husband s and I are looking to retire after I retire teaching here up north. We have a horse and my daughter wants to go to college where she can study equine science . We live in a town of about 13,000 and like country
I have not spent a lot of time in Bardstown, but I do know multiple people from there. They enjoyed growing up there, had a good experience at the schools, and I can personally say it's a great location proximity wise to Louisville and Lexington and is breathtakingly beautiful! Feel free to email me, text me, etc if you want some additional info on other areas!
Danville was on my first video, Top 5 Best Places to Live in Kentucky. It is undoubtedly one of my favorites. Feel free to text or email me for more info!
I’ve lived around Danville for most of my life and currently work in Danville. Danville is a pretty good town but they’re things about it I don’t like. Plenty of jobs available, lots of manufacturing and retail. They’ve made downtown fabulous now. The roads suK and in need of repair.
My son is a maintenance man for Amazon in northern Kentucky and makes $38.50 a hour. Plus every 1/4 he gets one share of stock about $1,600. He went to work there after the Marine Corps. He will be retired by 50yrs old. Most of the Amazon maintenance guys retire in their 50’s because of the stock options. Plus my son saved most of his money from the Marines. He lives across the river in Indiana because land is cheaper. He drives about 40 minutes to work but his house and property was a lot cheaper. There is a lot of jobs in Northern Kentucky from $25-$30 a hour to start out with. But housing is expensive, you have to drive down the river or come to Indiana to find affordable housing. But you can find a good job in Northern Kentucky.
You messed up thinking that you know the culture and the people who live here... You haven't said a darn word of our culture or what we wave at people... Your your video doesn't begin to cover the rich culture we have here
If you think Kentucky is a great place to live, then you’ve never lived in the Golden West…out west you have a wonderful climate and more in keeping with the 21st century. I lived in Denver for a long time and loved the perpetual sunshine and close proximity to some of the most spectacular ski areas in the B world…you are just a short flight from Phoenix, San Diego, LA,. the people out west are much healthier than in Kentucky….I tell people that leaving Kentucky and going west is like nothing they have ever experienced before….
I've been out West many, many times, and stayed a for a couple of long periods. I completely disagree with your premise. California???? Really??? Lol. Theres a reason why people are leaving California in droves. Absolutely horrible, HORRIBLE place to live. A lot of people move to a place like KY, precisely because they want nothing to do with the superficial environments of a place such as LA, or the rampant crime and homelessness......or general insanity of a place such as San Francisco. I would rather not have to step on heroin needles, or constantly check my shoes for human feces on the bottom of them. A lot of people who moved to Kentucky have been to all of these places you've mentioned, or lived there. Not really a good example to use my friend. Phoenix???? Yea, if you're into getting cooked alive. Thats your idea of a good climate? Thanks, but no thanks. I'll take KY's beauty over Arizona any day of the week. No comparison. As far as Denver goes, no one is questioning its beauty. But not everyone is into skiing either. And if we're talking about sheer beauty........none of these places in the West you've mentioned has a damn thing on Montana. Thats peak Western beauty right there
@@billybob5337I currently live in Southern Commiefornia and I am looking into Kentucky for all the reasons you listed plus more. My husband and I sold our home almost 2 years ago and live in a travel trailer because we still have grandchildren (who we have been actively in their daily lives since day 1) so leaving them is the HARDEST DECISION! Plus friends and other family. Have family in Ohio, looked there too but idk I just keep feeling like we should go to Kentucky.
Been out and it's nice it has its perks especially for the eyes... But I have to stay were I see vegetation and animals living off the earth in abundance. Gotta respect having water and fertile grounds🤫
It boils down to do you have enough money to live somewhere or work remotely that you don’t have to worry about supplying yourself, feeding business or anything like that. Next question is do you want to live in Cincinnati’s bastard child which unfortunately you can guess the locals and the locals adopted kids because they all think that they can claim something, next question would be are you into scenery which follows back up on the first can you afford to have scenery or would you like to have a homestead? Also another option the last question is why would you want to live in an overpriced place built, literally on the side of the next thing closest to a mountain a.k.a. Fort Mitchell And all of that don’t get me wrong born and raised in Kentucky love a lot of the things the scenery is unmatched in my opinion, but your top five places to live or number one Berea overpriced with no way to make that money unless you’re tied in somehow number two Fort Myers or Fort Mitchell sorry used to Floridaspeaking over talk text Fort Mitchell live on the side of the hill and an overpriced place kids want to come in and break into your cars or pay for private schools because you’re privileged white children get jumped by the natives just wondering allergies make it seem like you’re not out for Kentucky. There is pollen.
Still a great list Bardstown is missing. I personally would not pick any town in Northern Ky or any in the Louisville area
Moved to Ky last year! Absolutely great place
I am glad you are enjoying KY!
I have lived in owen county, Kentucky my whole life.the town as a whole is very rural farming community but we are 40 minutes from Cincinnati. 50 minutes to an hour from Louisville. 20 minutes from Frankfort and 40 minutes from Lexington.we just sit right in the middle of the popular areas but we still enjoy the rural lifestyles and slower pace .I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.oh, I mention it's owen county.the city is owenton.once again keeping it simple.
As someone that has lived in central Kentucky all his life , stay away from Lexington . The best towns are Danville , Winchester , Paris , Harrodsburg and Carlisle . Not trying to sell anything .
I would take Georgetown or Versailles over Paris any day. Paris has absolutely the worst, most messed up streets to drive on.
We retired to KY last year from NC. Our regrets are the cost of auto and property insurance, rural power costs, plus conservative mind set.
Conservative mindset is great. Biden is inept, disaster & disgrace. Bardstown is great. Danville is good.
Lebanon is not good.
Tha ks
Murray, KY... Home of Murray State University. Small town but lots of places to enjoy! Local theater, local places to gather for such as trivia games. Low housing prices. Great restaurants. Best choice of shopping .
Move the Lancaster 3 years ago right off lake Harrington. Bought the house online from Chicago. No regrets it cost to 16th to live here. 🤠✊🇺🇲
My two favorite places to live in Kentucky are Bowling Green
and Covington
Covington sucks..lol. high crime, housing projects, crime, hangs, drugs, did I mention crime. Too urban.
I cannot believe I’m seeing Erlanger on this list lol. I currently live here and we have a problem with drugs, homeless, and occasional gun violence. The demographics of Erlanger are changing, and with that comes crime. I’m moving to Covington right now, and it seems like Covington/Newport is pushing out the lower class and they’re moving down to places like Erlanger.
If you wanna live in Louisville, live on the outskirts and it’s going to be pricey if you wanna live downtown, it’ll be more pricey for a glorified dump because it’s got brick still if you wanna live in the west end hope you can box
Love your list, we live in Fort Mitchell and my family is from Georgetown, and I attended Georgetown College. While I love Fort Mitchell, one does not get the Kentucky feel up here as it is so close to Cincinnati. This is great for work, museums, as well as sports, it has a more cosmopolitan feel than most of Kentucky. However for work, there is a lot of industry close by including all the work opportunities Cincinnati presents.
He had Erlanger on there, lol and mentioned the schools. Lloyd high school sucks, for education. Not a great school at all. I did hear it's safer now than in late 70s and 80s when I lived there
So, what's Ashland, Kentucky like? That's where my great-grandparents are from.
Thinking of moving up there from FL....
Bardstown hands down is #1.
Right on bro. I came here after your top 5 video
Thanks for watching, Jason! I hope the videos have bene helpful. Please reach out so we can connect and let me know how I can help!
@@livinginkentuckyrealtor I’m an agent in northern Colorado. Was near Bardstown a few weeks ago and considered moving. Beautiful state.
Versailles Kentucky is the best place to live! 10 min from Lexington and Frankfort! 50 miles from Louisville! 20 miles from Georgetown! Small rich quiet town! In the middle of all the big cities
The other video was my 1st one to watch. As a country lady, city living won't happen. I'm in health care (I know the system is broken, but it is what it is). Small town search on going for me (south east). 😊
It boils down to do you have enough money to live somewhere or work remotely that you don’t have to worry about supplying yourself, feeding business or anything like that. Next question is do you want to live in Cincinnati’s bastard child which unfortunately you can guess the locals and the locals adopted kids because they all think that they can claim something, next question would be are you into scenery which follows back up on the first can you afford to have scenery or would you like to have a homestead? Also another option the last question is why would you want to live in an overpriced place built, literally on the side of the next thing closest to a mountain a.k.a. Fort Mitchell And all of that don’t get me wrong born and raised in Kentucky love a lot of the things the scenery is unmatched in my opinion, but your top five places to live or number one Berea overpriced with no way to make that money unless you’re tied in somehow number two Fort Myers or Fort Mitchell sorry used to Floridaspeaking over talk text Fort Mitchell live on the side of the hill and an overpriced place kids want to come in and break into your cars or pay for private schools because you’re privileged white children get jumped by the natives just wondering allergies make it seem like you’re not out for Kentucky. There is pollen.
I rank Florence/Burlington/Erlanger area as an easy #1.
Berea #2 as shopping is north, the new I-75 Buc-ees will change that area with more people moving in.
#3 Middlesboro near Tennessee. Highly overlooked for growth and future development. Once the 25E tunnel opened it really changed the access in and out of that community. East Tennessee area is rapidly growing with more move ins.
When I lived in Lexington on Linden Walk in 1996 the town was100,000 less people than now. The roads were practically empty on Sundays, it is not the same town anymore and a real crunch with traffic congestion.
I liked the are around the old Bluegrass Army Depot too. Stayed there for 2 weeks USAR summer training.
Georgetown has the best dairy queen, amazingly awesome blizzard shakes.
My list looks similar for sure! I love NKY and fall Madison county home.
Florence and Erlanger has shootings all the time, is crowded, and getting worse
1. Louisville
2. Lexington
3. Elizabethtown
4. Frankfort
5. Berea
6. Georgetown
7. Camblesville
8. Somerset
9. Bowling Green
10. London
My 10 buddy...
Louisville is your favorite really?😮
Louisville is so ghetto though lol
Central city and Greenville are horrible for jobs. Apartment rentals used cars entertainment places to eat. And just everything here. Nothing left here
I think you are doing fine. Sometimes you just gotta’ consider the source of the comment. However, I’m saddened that you didn’t mention Tompkinsville. 😝
Get me to Kentucky 😊
It's only a matter of time!
I'm looking into Somerset KY.... anyone have any info on that city ?
Yeah, don't go. Not lots of kids things or elderly. But do have lots of murders crime and drugs, especially drugs
This is 4 months behind (YT just recommended this video to me), but Somerset is a fine city. Missing a few amenities, but a safe and comfortable town to live. I'm not originally from the area, so I'm not biased for or against.
My in depth analysis is:
-Plenty of home variety.
-Decent amount of occupations, could still improve there.
-Great outdoors activities (I mountain bike, and one of the best trail systems in the state is near at PC Park) and that's also hiking friendly
-Lake Cumberland is right there if you like anything to do with boating, fishing, etc
However...
-The job market is focused on mainly retail/food service for basic jobs, and then medical or manufacturing for better pay. More diversity is still needed.
-There is literally zero accommodations for non car transportation. No bus system to speak of and nothing for bikes or pedestrians, not even sidewalks let alone multi-use/bike lanes.
@@bethbeasley7417😂😂😂
Kentucky, the Meth State. Born and raised there. Will never move back.
You must have lived in Eastern Kentucky. Come to NKY in the Golden Triangle. Great place to live. I live in the Cincinnati metro, beautiful place to live.
What town would you suggest for tornadoe deterrence, or least often, ran through or not at all?
Mountains dumbass
Eastern Kentucky
My Ventriloquist Graduated from there!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Haha! Nice! Thanks for watching.
Wanting to retire there. Need a town that's retiree friendly such as housing, cost of living, crime rate. Not really Wanting downtown but something with maybe an acre and not too far from stores and restaurants.
How about homesteading areas ?
My husband s and I are looking to retire after I retire teaching here up north. We have a horse and my daughter wants to go to college where she can study equine science . We live in a town of about 13,000 and like country
Lexington, KY
What do you think about Bardstown,KY?
I have not spent a lot of time in Bardstown, but I do know multiple people from there. They enjoyed growing up there, had a good experience at the schools, and I can personally say it's a great location proximity wise to Louisville and Lexington and is breathtakingly beautiful!
Feel free to email me, text me, etc if you want some additional info on other areas!
Sir, what do you think about Danville KY?
Danville was on my first video, Top 5 Best Places to Live in Kentucky. It is undoubtedly one of my favorites. Feel free to text or email me for more info!
I’ve lived around Danville for most of my life and currently work in Danville. Danville is a pretty good town but they’re things about it I don’t like. Plenty of jobs available, lots of manufacturing and retail. They’ve made downtown fabulous now. The roads suK and in need of repair.
Everything is quintessential there
Just about! Haha
@@livinginkentuckyrealtor I love on Long Island. Gonna see if I can convince the wife to check out Kentucky next year. Looks beautiful
What is the job situation like in Kentucky. Is the pay for factory worker over 18 hr for unskilled labor.
nky around $22-$30 hr
My son is a maintenance man for Amazon in northern Kentucky and makes $38.50 a hour. Plus every 1/4 he gets one share of stock about $1,600. He went to work there after the Marine Corps. He will be retired by 50yrs old. Most of the Amazon maintenance guys retire in their 50’s because of the stock options. Plus my son saved most of his money from the Marines. He lives across the river in Indiana because land is cheaper. He drives about 40 minutes to work but his house and property was a lot cheaper. There is a lot of jobs in Northern Kentucky from $25-$30 a hour to start out with. But housing is expensive, you have to drive down the river or come to Indiana to find affordable housing. But you can find a good job in Northern Kentucky.
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You messed up thinking that you know the culture and the people who live here... You haven't said a darn word of our culture or what we wave at people... Your your video doesn't begin to cover the rich culture we have here
Advice, you will lose most of audience because you spend too much time in your intro! 6 minutes
If you think Kentucky is a great place to live, then you’ve never lived in the Golden West…out west you have a wonderful climate and more in keeping with the 21st century. I lived in Denver for a long time and loved the perpetual sunshine and close proximity to some of the most spectacular ski areas in the B world…you are just a short flight from Phoenix, San Diego, LA,. the people out west are much healthier than in Kentucky….I tell people that leaving Kentucky and going west is like nothing they have ever experienced before….
I've been out West many, many times, and stayed a for a couple of long periods. I completely disagree with your premise. California???? Really??? Lol. Theres a reason why people are leaving California in droves. Absolutely horrible, HORRIBLE place to live. A lot of people move to a place like KY, precisely because they want nothing to do with the superficial environments of a place such as LA, or the rampant crime and homelessness......or general insanity of a place such as San Francisco. I would rather not have to step on heroin needles, or constantly check my shoes for human feces on the bottom of them. A lot of people who moved to Kentucky have been to all of these places you've mentioned, or lived there. Not really a good example to use my friend. Phoenix???? Yea, if you're into getting cooked alive. Thats your idea of a good climate? Thanks, but no thanks. I'll take KY's beauty over Arizona any day of the week. No comparison. As far as Denver goes, no one is questioning its beauty. But not everyone is into skiing either. And if we're talking about sheer beauty........none of these places in the West you've mentioned has a damn thing on Montana. Thats peak Western beauty right there
What is your boyfriends name
Kentucky nice the people suck especially the towns he is talking about
@@billybob5337I currently live in Southern Commiefornia and I am looking into Kentucky for all the reasons you listed plus more.
My husband and I sold our home almost 2 years ago and live in a travel trailer because we still have grandchildren (who we have been actively in their daily lives since day 1) so leaving them is the HARDEST DECISION! Plus friends and other family.
Have family in Ohio, looked there too but idk I just keep feeling like we should go to Kentucky.
Been out and it's nice it has its perks especially for the eyes... But I have to stay were I see vegetation and animals living off the earth in abundance. Gotta respect having water and fertile grounds🤫
You are cute
It boils down to do you have enough money to live somewhere or work remotely that you don’t have to worry about supplying yourself, feeding business or anything like that. Next question is do you want to live in Cincinnati’s bastard child which unfortunately you can guess the locals and the locals adopted kids because they all think that they can claim something, next question would be are you into scenery which follows back up on the first can you afford to have scenery or would you like to have a homestead? Also another option the last question is why would you want to live in an overpriced place built, literally on the side of the next thing closest to a mountain a.k.a. Fort Mitchell And all of that don’t get me wrong born and raised in Kentucky love a lot of the things the scenery is unmatched in my opinion, but your top five places to live or number one Berea overpriced with no way to make that money unless you’re tied in somehow number two Fort Myers or Fort Mitchell sorry used to Floridaspeaking over talk text Fort Mitchell live on the side of the hill and an overpriced place kids want to come in and break into your cars or pay for private schools because you’re privileged white children get jumped by the natives just wondering allergies make it seem like you’re not out for Kentucky. There is pollen.