Lexington-Fayette, KY 

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Population

514,392

+26.0% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

Cost of Living

88.8 / 100

Median Home Price

$260,500

Median Income

$63,360

Comfort Index (Climate)

8.2 / 5.6

summer / winter

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Lexington-Fayette, KY

Lexington, Kentucky is situated in Fayette County and home to around 322,000 people. This city has a vibrant economy with major employers such as the University of Kentucky, Lexmark International and Amazon providing employment opportunities. Visitors can explore numerous attractions like Louisville Zoo or take a leisurely stroll through the Lexington Arboretum. With its diverse range of activities and amenities, Lexington is an ideal destination for families or travelers looking for an exciting experience. Mid-sized city/College town - Central Kentucky, 80 miles south of Cincinnati and 75 miles east of Louisville.
State: Kentucky
County:
Metro Area: Lexington-Fayette Metro Area
City: Lexington, Georgetown, 14 total
Zip Codes: 40324, 40356, 40509, 40517, 40515, 40391, 40511, 40503, 40504, 40502, 25 total
Cost of Living: -11.2% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 989 ft above sea level
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Pros
Historic interest
College-town amenities
Attractive countryside
Cons
Growth and sprawl
Entertainment
Air service

What Bert Has To Say About Lexington-Fayette Metro Area

Situated in the heart of bluegrass country, Lexington is Kentucky's second-largest city. It is the world capital of the horse industry and a cultural hub of the state. In many ways it’s just the right size, not too big to abandon the small-town lifestyle, but large enough to have urban amenities and employment opportunities. Future economic indicators are positive. Tech giant Lexmark and a major Toyota assembly plant in Georgetown are just north of the city and smaller businesses have found the area attractive, while university, health care and public sector employment are strong.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Lexington-Fayette Metro Area is 4.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lexington-Fayette Metro Area jobs have increased by 1.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Lexington-Fayette Metro Area's cost of living is 11.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Lexington-Fayette Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
September, June and May are the most pleasant months in the Lexington-Fayette metro area, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, the Lexington-Fayette metro area flipped narrowly Democratic, 50.3% to 47.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Lexington-Fayette Metro Area's population is 514,392 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 8.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 21.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Lexington-Fayette Metro Area is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 13.3%.

SCHOOLS
Lexington-Fayette Metro Area public schools spend $12,239 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.5 students per teacher in Lexington-Fayette Metro Area. More Education



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Housing Market in Lexington-Fayette

It's a good time to buy in Lexington-Fayette. Home Appreciation is up 13.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Lexington-Fayette is .

Reviews for Lexington-Fayette   2 Reviews
SEXYLEX! - 3/27/2021
SEXIEST small city(almost mid-sized) in the US of A! Xoxo... Read More

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re: - 12/2/2008
Well the 2008 year will soon come to an end. And what a great year for buyers looking for bargins. Those sellers who sold and moved up, also did well in their real... Read More


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ZIP CODES IN LEXINGTON-FAYETTE, KY
40324, 40356, 40509, 40517, 40515, 40391, 40511, 40503, 40504, 40502, 25 total

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