Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Among the top 8% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 57% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 48% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 25% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 46% of US places
- top 3% for walkability
- top 14% for sales tax
- bottom 7% for property crime
Lexington-Fayette is a major city in Kentucky with about 321,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, sales tax, and commute time. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitelexingtonky.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.8 in3.5 in
muggy 87%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 68% of US places
Home Value$248k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 36% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 38% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.92%better than 55% of US places
Income Tax4.50%better than 61% of US places
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.93%better than 48% of US places
Unemployment5.0%better than 40% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.8 in78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall14.5 inbetter than 54% of US places
Sunny Days230 daysbetter than 45% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 36% of US places
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 53% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk40.1better than 82% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 37% of US places
School Quality62.6better than 57% of US places
Violent Crime1603/100kbetter than 14% of US places
Property Crime2927/100kbetter than 7% of US places
Community
Population321,276100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.223rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4679th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9748th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2114th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)69.6%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)14.6%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.4%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.1%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.2%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 82% of US places
Walkability13.8/20better than 97% of US places
Airport Distance70 mibetter than 55% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.6%better than 67% of US places
Amenities Nearby15.66better than 18% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 63% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lexington-Fayette an affordable place to live?
- Lexington-Fayette is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 68% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lexington-Fayette?
- The median home value in Lexington-Fayette is $248k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lexington-Fayette?
- Median household income in Lexington-Fayette is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lexington-Fayette?
- Median gross rent in Lexington-Fayette is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lexington-Fayette safe?
- Lexington-Fayette is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1603/100k (better than 14%). Property crime is 2927/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lexington-Fayette?
- Lexington-Fayette averages 76°F in July and 34°F in January, with 49.8 in of annual precipitation and about 230 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lexington-Fayette?
- Public-school quality in Lexington-Fayette is about average, scoring better than 57% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lexington-Fayette?
- The average one-way commute in Lexington-Fayette is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)