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Lexington, KY

Aggregated across 15 ZIP codes in Lexington.

Population: 324,356 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lexington, KY is $391,194 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $411,746 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,643/month. 79 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$391,194

Typical home value

+4.6%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$391,194
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+36.1%
10-year appreciation
+89.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$391,225
House Price Index (state)
413.6 (+4.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$411,746
Median list price
$436,329
Median price per sqft
$207
1-year sale-price change
+27.4%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1,120
For-sale inventory
1,005
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
861
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
28 days
New listings (monthly)
411

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,643/mo
1-year rent change
+4.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$986/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,205/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,416/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,948/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,108/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
21
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
462
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
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.1°F
Average high
66.5°F
Average low
46.1°F
Annual precipitation
47.8 in
Annual snowfall
8.0 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)
40
Days with Good air quality
273
Days with Moderate air quality
91
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
1
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (13 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
15
Hospitals include
LEXINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER, BAPTIST HEALTH LEXINGTON, SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.9 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,114 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
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
162,167
Average weekly wage
$1,198
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,052

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

How it compares

LexingtonState medianUS median
Typical home value$391,194$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$411,746$234,500$325,000
Median days on market32 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,643/mo$1,376/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Lexington, KY?
$391,194.
What is the median sale price in Lexington, KY?
$411,746.
How long do homes take to sell in Lexington, KY?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Lexington, KY?
Typical rent: $1,643/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lexington, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is Lexington, KY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 462 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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, 21 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lexington, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 11.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lexington, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lexington, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Lexington

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