Anyone work in healthcare in Lexington-Fayette urban county?
Hey, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $67,631, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 321K, Lexington-Fayette urban county is a mid-size city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Appreciate any input. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Leo Sanchez
The food scene here is average. Tons of great farm-to-table places. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Valentina Hill
great question, following
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Oliver C.
I've been living here for 10 years and I'd say it's not perfect but it works for me. The healthcare is tough compared to other places I've lived. Overall No regrets on my end..
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Piper King
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Baltimore and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Midtown. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in legal. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Mia M.
thanks for sharing
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Lucas Myers
I've lived in Cedar Grove for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by walkability. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Lots of new development happening
- Good internet infrastructure
- The community vibe scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Can feel isolated
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for remote workers. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Adam
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Weston
Public transit is pretty good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
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Camila G.
My experience has been mostly positive. I genuinely enjoy living here. The only thing I'd watch out for is safety. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Ella Scott
noted, appreciate it
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Kinsley Thomas
yeah no that's not right
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Serenity Sanders
this is the way
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Jaxon K.
seconding this
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Arianna Brown
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Lakewood. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in education. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Southern.
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