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Population:463,413
Pop. Change:13%
State: Kentucky
Metro Area:Lexington-Fayette Metro Area
County:Fayette, Jessamine, ... 6 more
City:Lexington-Fayette, Nicholasville, ... 12 more
Zip Code:40340, 40356, ... 61 more
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Interesting Facts about the Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky Metro Area

As of 2011, Lexington-Fayette Metro Area's population is 463,413 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 13.41 percent.

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The median home cost in Lexington-Fayette Metro Area is $144,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.70 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Lexington-Fayette Metro Area's cost of living is 10.20% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Lexington-Fayette Metro Area public schools spend $4,660 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.4 students per teacher in Lexington-Fayette Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Lexington-Fayette Metro Area is 8.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lexington-Fayette Metro Area jobs have Increased by 2.31 percent.

Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Lexington-Fayette Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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