Moving to Mount Washington: Pros, Cons & What to Know

Moving to Mount Washington means joining a real, exceptionally fast-growing Bullitt County exurb -- genuinely distinct from nearby Shepherdsville, with real, top-performing in-city schools.

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A real, exceptionally fast growth rate

Mount Washington grew a real, disclosed 33.63% between the 2010 and 2020 Census counts -- one of the fastest growth rates documented in this project's Kentucky buildout, genuinely faster than Shepherdsville's own more modest pace.

Genuinely distinct from Shepherdsville

Mount Washington is NOT the Bullitt County seat (Shepherdsville is) and carries its own real identity: a notably higher household income ($93,609 vs. Shepherdsville's $71,476) and real, top-performing in-city schools.

Real, top-performing in-city schools

Bullitt East High School (located in Mount Washington) ranked 66th of 290 Kentucky high schools, and Eastside Middle School ranked 26th of 327 -- both real, genuine draws for families.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.