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Lexington, KY

Aggregated across 15 ZIP codes in Lexington.

Population: 324,356 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lexington, KY is $391,768 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $417,800 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,653/month. 79 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$391,768

Median home value

+4.4%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$391,768
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+15.0%
5-year appreciation
+36.4%
10-year appreciation
+88.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$391,902
House Price Index (state)
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$417,800
Median list price
$408,407
Median price per sqft
$211
1-year sale-price change
+18.5%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
961
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
427

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,653/mo
1-year rent change
+4.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$701/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$876/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,089/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,634/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
79
Elementary schools
41
Middle schools
12
High schools
20
School districts serving the area
Fayette County, Franklin County
Schools include
Ashland Elementary School, Cassidy Elementary School, Henry Clay High School, Madeline M Breckinridge Elem School, Morton Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.8°F
Average high
67.5°F
Average low
47.8°F
Annual precipitation
47.5 in
Annual snowfall
8.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
234
Days with Moderate air quality
127
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
161

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-28,174
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
56,075
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
40,472

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (13 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
347
Nearest airport
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
LEXINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER, BAPTIST HEALTH LEXINGTON, SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,114 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
28.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,793
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
71.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
159,917
Average weekly wage
$1,128
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
244

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LexingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$391,768$169,157$289,727
Median sale price$417,800$234,500$325,000
Median days on market67 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,653/mo$1,378/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,793$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lexington, KY?
$391,768.
What is the median sale price in Lexington, KY?
$417,800.
How long do homes take to sell in Lexington, KY?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Lexington, KY?
Typical rent: $1,653/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lexington, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Lexington, KY in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Lexington, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lexington, KY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lexington, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lexington, KY?
79 schools (41 elementary, 12 middle, 20 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lexington, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 11.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lexington, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lexington, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 88.6 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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