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Lexington, KY
A
Population: 321,354
Home Price: $216,800
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Overview
Lexington is a large city in the state of Kentucky with a population of 321,354. Lexington has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Large City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
20.7 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Lexington, KY
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Lexington
Kentucky
United States
Per Capita Income
$37,475
$29,707
$32,693
Median Household Income
$61,526
$58,801
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
6.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
14.4%
10.5%
Age
Lexington
Kentucky
United States
Median Age
35.0
41.5
42.3
Gender
Lexington
Kentucky
United States
Male
49.2%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
50.8%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Lexington
Kentucky
United States
White
72.8%
89.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
14.6%
4.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
4.0%
1.0%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.0%
0.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.4%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Lexington
Kentucky
United States
Median Home Price
$216,800
$147,794
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$815
$610
$801
Family Households
40.4%
40.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.3%
29.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
54.1%
70.0%
72.9%
Renters
45.9%
30.0%
27.1%
Education
Lexington
Kentucky
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.6%
8.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
18.9%
18.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.0%
19.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.9%
8.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
25.9%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Lexington
Kentucky
United States
Mathematics
46.7%
46.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
53.2%
54.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Lexington
Kentucky
United States
Murder
8.0
1.7
3.0
Rape
53.7
20.7
38.0
Robbery
111.0
23.6
40.7
Assault
123.9
51.3
188.5
Property Crime
Lexington
Kentucky
United States
Burglary
471.4
259.3
336.1
Theft
2248.9
1017.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
277.9
141.2
167.1
Arson
13.2
7.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Lexington, KY
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
bourbon bbq
hot dog
hot sauce
italian food
food drinks
quesadillas
caf
beer
wine
ice cream
cooking
sandwich
beef
italian
craft beer
taco bell
cigars
fried chicken
chicken sandwich
sports teams
football
sports entertainment
high school football
womens sports
sports coverage
intramural sports
basketball
college football
racing
video games
college basketball
country music
horse racing
ncaa football
fantasy football
ncaa basketball
little league
baseball
ncaa football nfl
inspired by
digital artist
digital art
arts culture
visual art
fine arts
art gallery
creative writing
pfp
nfts
comic
fashion
nft
composer
painting
creative
greeting cards
illustrator comic
mural
nature
spare time
sports cards
video games
thoroughbred breeding
board games
bourbon steward
singleplayer games
fromsoft games
writer critic
books
tv shows
comic books
graphic designer gamer
pc gamer
console gamer
card collector
scifi
fast cars
collector
disc golf
sports
sports entertainment
sports coverage
producer writer
awardwinning writer
ncaa football nfl
radio show
indie music
pro wrestling
professional wrestling
tv
journalist producer
producer
kentuckys premier
arts
content manager
digital marketing
marketing
public relations
tv shows
sports
kentuckys premier
arts
hot tub
summer
aquatic center
beach
warm weather
rock climbing
mountain
nature
boating
astronomy
pool
falltime
space
fishing boating
lawn
facility
mountains
new arrivals
free samples
free shipping
black friday
order online
kancan
christmas gifts
gas station
sams club
etsy shop
car wash
etsy
meijer
dollar tree
pharmacy
louis vuitton
liquor store
ebay
advertising
jewelry
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