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Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY
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Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY
At a Glance
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)
Is Lexington-Fayette urban county a Good Place to Live?
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 3.4% (6% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Lexington-Fayette urban county reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,707/100K.
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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.