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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Dylan Price

Best neighborhoods in Lexington

Anyone in a similar situation? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Maya Lewis

Remote worker thinking about Lexington

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 42-year-old police officer and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for Lexington? Appreciate any input.

1 replies 9 upvotes moving
Dylan Price

Lexington housing prices -when will it stop?

OK so I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

1 replies 3 upvotes housing
Leah Cruz

Job hunting in Lexington -tips?

Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $1,147,900 on average. Poverty rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $1,147,900, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $219,402 in Lexington. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I th...

23 replies 2 upvotes jobs
Valentina

Biggest downsides of living in Lexington?

Hey, I'm single, late 30s, and Median household income is $219,402, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly....

9 replies 26 upvotes best-worst
Kennedy James

Lexington housing prices -when will it stop?

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $2,816 for rent here. Homes are going for about $1,147,900 on average. The median home value here is around $1,147,900, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Lexington sits at 50.3 per 100K. ...

11 replies 26 upvotes housing
George G.

Rent vs buy in Lexington -what makes sense?

Hey everyone, Just moved here 6 months ago and Median household income is $219,402, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $1,147,900 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Is this normal for Lexin...

2 replies 4 upvotes housing
real_madeline21

First time home buyer in Lexington

OK so I've been here for 12 years and With a population of 34,085, Lexington is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Camila Kim

How is Lexington for outdoor activities?

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $1,147,900, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,816 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People h...

28 replies 13 upvotes qa
Valentina

Biggest downsides of living in Lexington?

Alright, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Lexington sits at 50.3 per 100K. The median home value here is around $1,147,900, which is pretty steep. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit n...

13 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
real_madeline21

Anyone else love living in Lexington?

So, Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $219,402 in Lexington. You can expect to pay around $2,816 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be ...

8 replies 29 upvotes living
Kai P.

Best companies to work for in Lexington?

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $1,147,900 on average. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great pla...

28 replies 26 upvotes jobs
Sharon P.

Raising a family in Lexington -thoughts?

Hey, I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Lexington sits at 50.3 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surfa...

8 replies 23 upvotes living
portland_amelia

How is the nightlife in Lexington?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and The median home value her

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Adeline White

Honest thoughts on life in Lexington

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Lexington sits at 50.3 per 100K. Household incomes average around $219,402 in Lexington. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thanks in advance! It's not perfect, but the community is solid. T...

24 replies 21 upvotes living
Maya Lewis

Is Lexington a good place to live?

Hi all, Household incomes average around $219,402 in Lexington. What are your go-to spots? TIA!

15 replies 4 upvotes living
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