Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Fayette County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
321,122 Population 1,131/sq mi density
$67,631 Median Income $42,272 per capita
$272,100 Home Value $318,658 Zillow
$1,101 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$67,631 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$272,100 home value, $1,101/mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,631
10% below
$42,272 per capita
Home Value
$272,100
3% below
Zillow: $318,658
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
5% below
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.3%
40% above
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Lexington-Fayette urban county Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lexington-Fayette urban county's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
97%
Rent
95%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
140%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lexington-Fayette urban county a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lexington-Fayette urban county residents earn a median household income of $67,631 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,272. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,142 business establishments, including 880 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lexington-Fayette urban county is $272,100 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,658. Median rent is $1,101/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

47.3% of adults in Lexington-Fayette urban county hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% above the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lexington-Fayette urban county has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population321,122
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,131/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,631
Per Capita$42,272
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,240

Housing

A
Home Value$272,100
Rent$1,101
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$318,658
Housing Units146,345
Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,021/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,066 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.3%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+20.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed259 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Lexington-Fayette urban county was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 259 Mbps.
There are 880 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.