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Lexington
  • City in Kentucky
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Lexington

#2 in Best Places to Live in Lexington Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Lexington is a city in Kentucky with a population of 321,354. Lexington is in Fayette County and is one of the best places to live in Kentucky. Living in Lexington offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lexington there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lexington and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Lexington are highly rated.
    About Lexington...
    Population
    321,354
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $216,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $967
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Lexington Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      137.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      9.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      56.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      84.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      359
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,057.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      318.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      14%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Lexington

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $61,526
    National
    $69,021
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