Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY
Overall Livability
72
out of 100
🏙
72
Livability
💰
68
Affordability
🎓
76
Educational Attainment
🛡
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Crime & Safety
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Weather
City Overview
Population
321,276
Median Age
35
Median Income
$66,087
Poverty Rate
14%
Housing
Median Home Value
$247,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,065
Homeownership Rate
54%
Rental Market
Renter Burden Rate
47%
Share of renters paying 30%+ of income on rent
Educational Attainment
High School Diploma or Higher92%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher47%
Internet & Commute
Households with Broadband91%
Average Commute Time
23 min
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Similar overall livability
Pros
- ✓Very affordable cost of living
- ✓Highly educated population
- ✓Excellent broadband internet access
Cons
- No notable cons yet
Population by Age
Under 18
21%
18–34
29%
35–54
25%
55–64
11%
65+
14%
Key Facts
- Population
- 321,276
- Median Income
- $66,087
- Median Rent
- $1,065
- Median Home Value
- $247,900
- Median Age
- 35.2
- Homeownership
- 54%
- Broadband Access
- 91%
- Avg Commute
- 23 min
Nearby Cities
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View all cities in Kentucky →Score Breakdown
- Affordability
- 68
- Educational Attainment
- 76
- Crime & Safety
- —
- Weather
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