Lexington-Fayette, KY

Living in Lexington-Fayette

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Bikeability 42
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Walkability 50
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 27
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Schools 46
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Residents

321k Population +33k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
44% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
58% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black14%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate20%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$9.8k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$190k Median Home Value +$31k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$748 Median Monthly Rent +$161 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lexington-Fayette

United States45
Kentucky26
Lexington Metro Area32
Fayette County42

Property Crime in Lexington-Fayette

United States48
Kentucky41
Lexington Metro Area71
Fayette County80

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 3
Feb 36 3 3
Mar 44 4 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lexington-Fayette

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding47
Tornado15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lexington-Fayette, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lexington-Fayette, KY

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Sphinx Academy
0 miles, E
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Sayre School
2 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Lexington-Fayette, KY

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Georgetown College
13 miles, NW
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Midway University
14 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lexington-Fayette, KY

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Saint Joseph East
3 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Lexington-Fayette, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
8 miles, W
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