Lexington-Fayette Metro Area, KY

Living in the Lexington Metro Area

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Bikeability 34
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Walkability 44
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 69
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 25
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Schools 46
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Residents

511k Population +51k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black11%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate24%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty
23  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$183k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$709 Median Monthly Rent +$147 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas38%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Lexington Metro Area

United States45
Kentucky26

Property Crime in the Lexington Metro Area

United States48
Kentucky41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%

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 75 3 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 the Lexington Metro Area

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lexington-Fayette Metro Area, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lexington-Fayette Metro Area, KY

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Sphinx Academy
4 miles, S
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Sayre School
5 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Lexington-Fayette Metro Area, KY

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Georgetown College
10 miles, NW
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Midway University
13 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lexington-Fayette Metro Area, KY

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Saint Joseph East
7 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Lexington-Fayette Metro Area, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
10 miles, SW
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