If you call our state your “Old Kentucky Home” then chances are you think it’s a pretty great place to live. From big cities to small towns, the Bluegrass State does have a lot to offer residents who want an affordable, safe, and beautiful spot to reside. In a recent ranking, Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville, was named one of the best places to live in the country. We won’t argue and in fact, we happen to agree that life can be pretty great here in the Bluegrass State.

Louisville sits on the Ohio River and as Kentucky’s largest city has a population of about 600,000.

Facebook/Louisville Waterfront Park That number doubles if you include the entire metro area, making this a highly populated area, especially for a state like Kentucky. In a recent study by Bankrate.com, Louisville was named as the 8th best city to live in out of 50 U.S. cities.

The study included 50 major cities in the country and looked at factors such as affordability, safety, culture, education, and the job market.

GoogleMaps Louisville’s top rating came in affordability with a score of 8 out of 10. Especially when compared to other major cities throughout the country, Louisville is a very affordable place to live.

Of course we know there are many other reasons Louisville should be considered one of the best places to live in the country.

Facebook/Kentucky Derby Most know this city for its major features, such as the Kentucky Derby. This exciting and historic event is just as much fun for locals as it is for visitors.

History plays a big part in the culture of Louisville, with many long-running destinations scattered throughout the area.

Flickr/Jeff Turner Downtown is filled with such buildings, such as the Palace Theatre that dates back to the 1920s.

The Brown Hotel is nearby and is also filled with fascinating stories.

Facebook/The Brown Hotel And of course it’s also home to one of the most famous foods to come out of Louisville - the Kentucky Hot Brown.

But one of the best things about Louisville is its wonderful balance of history and southern charm with quirky and modern.

Facebook/The Highlands of Louisville, KY The Highlands is a neighborhood that is known for its historic homes, but is also where you’ll find many of the best local restaurants, shops, and things to do around the city.

As the largest city in our state, so many Kentuckians call Louisville home.

Facebook/Louisville Waterfront Park And thanks to several standout factors, it’s easy to see why it has been recognized by others as one of the best places to live in the country.

Those of us who reside in the city of Louisville are not surprised to learn that it was named one of the best places to live in the country. You may not like the city life and prefer your small town in the Bluegrass, but either way, we are pretty lucky to call Kentucky home. What do you think of Louisville’s ranking? Do you think your hometown is one of the best places to live in the country? Let us know in the comments!

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That number doubles if you include the entire metro area, making this a highly populated area, especially for a state like Kentucky. In a recent study by Bankrate.com, Louisville was named as the 8th best city to live in out of 50 U.S. cities.

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Louisville’s top rating came in affordability with a score of 8 out of 10. Especially when compared to other major cities throughout the country, Louisville is a very affordable place to live.

Facebook/Kentucky Derby

Most know this city for its major features, such as the Kentucky Derby. This exciting and historic event is just as much fun for locals as it is for visitors.

Flickr/Jeff Turner

Downtown is filled with such buildings, such as the Palace Theatre that dates back to the 1920s.

Facebook/The Brown Hotel

And of course it’s also home to one of the most famous foods to come out of Louisville - the Kentucky Hot Brown.

Facebook/The Highlands of Louisville, KY

The Highlands is a neighborhood that is known for its historic homes, but is also where you’ll find many of the best local restaurants, shops, and things to do around the city.

And thanks to several standout factors, it’s easy to see why it has been recognized by others as one of the best places to live in the country.

And for more reasons to love Louisville, check out 12 photos that prove it’s downright beautiful.

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