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Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Fayette County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
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
57°F
Avg Temperature
286 sunny days/yr
180
Violent Crime/100K
3,707 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,631 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$272,100 home value, $1,101/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$272,100
3% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,101/mo
5% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.6%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
146,345
Median year built: 1983
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$272,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$318,658
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.6%
Owner-Occupied
46.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$719/mo
1 Bedroom
$794/mo
2 Bedroom
$984/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,277/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,442/mo
Census median rent:
$1,101/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1983
Average age of housing stock: 43 years
Homeownership Rate
53.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $272,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $318,658 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,101 |
| FMR Studio | $719 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $794 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $984 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,277 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 146,345 |
| Median Year Built | 1983 |
| Rent Burden | 29.9% |