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174 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A city of 323,725. Home to 174 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Population
323,725
+9% since 2010
Typical home
$333K
+3.4% in a year
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
35.3
years
Jobs based here
194,984
Balanced
What makes Lexington stand out
The 3 things Lexington does most differently from other towns.
AshlandHistory
174 historic places
174 places on the National Register
Listed for their history, architecture or both.
Outdoors
#6 most conserved land in KY
83 miles of trails across 98 parks and preserves
13% of the town is conserved land.
3colleges
College town
3 colleges
University of Kentucky
Students are part of everyday life here.
Get outside
83 miles of trails in Lexington
13% of the town is conserved land, across 98 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Lexington’s report card
Outdoors83 miof trails · 13% conservedHousing$333K43% above the KY typical homeHealthBHealthier than 63% of U.S. townsSchoolsC+Beats 41% of KY districtsCommute5 miHalf of commuters travel lessSafetyC−Less crime than 24% of U.S. townsClimate86°/24°Summer high · winter low · 15″ snowHazards46/100Moderate risk of storm & flood damage
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Nearby attractions
Camp Nelson National Monument
The big draws around Lexington: national parks, ski areas and well-known sights. Close and well known come first.
18 miSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Camp Nelson National Monument: C. Bedford Crenshaw, aka Bedford at English Wikipedia, Attribution
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lexington. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
13% of Lexington is conserved land
83 miles of trails across 98 parks and preserves.
13%conserved
13%
conserved · 23,605 of 181,852 acres
83 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
#6
most conserved land in KY
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Raven Run Nature Sanctuary | 10.2 mi | 729 |
| 2. Hisle Farm Park | 4.8 mi | 277 |
| 3. University of Kentucky Arboretum | 3.2 mi | 107 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Housing
A typical Lexington home is worth about $333K
The typical Lexington home is worth about $333,000, up 3.4% in a year, 43% above the Kentucky typical home.
$333KZillow home value
Typical home value
Lexington$333K
Kentucky$233K
Market temperature
35
days on market
99.1%
sale-to-list price
+3.4%
value change, 1 year
394
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns
Lexington beats the Kentucky average on 13 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
BHealth Grade
31 measures vs. Kentucky
13 better17 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Lexington | KY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with COPD | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| More uninsured adults | 6.6% | 5.4% |
Lexington VA Medical Center
2.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
79th
percentile among KY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Lexington’s public schools outperform 41% of Kentucky districts
The public schools Lexington’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 59% of Kentucky’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandersville Elementary | PK–5 | 765 | A |
| Coventry Oak Elementary | PK–5 | 755 | C− |
| Garrett Morgan Elementary | K–5 | 746 | A− |
| Liberty Elementary | K–5 | 721 | B+ |
| Veterans Park Elementary School | K–5 | 702 | A+ |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | K–5 | 681 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within KY on state tests and graduationAll 107 schools →
Work & commute
About half of working residents work right in Lexington
67% of Lexington’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Georgetown (3%), Louisville (2%) and Nicholasville (2%). Half commute less than 5 miles.
67%work in town
Where working residents work
In Lexington67%
Georgetown3%
Louisville2%
Nicholasville2%
Frankfort1%
5 mi
median commute distance
194,984
jobs based in Lexington
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 24% of U.S. towns
Lexington reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 76% report less. Compared with places its own size, it does better than 57%.
C−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Lexington2.3
Kentucky2.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Lexington20.6
Kentucky12.8
U.S.15.5
24th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
9th
percentile among KY towns
749
violent crimes reported in 2025
6,832
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Who lives here
More young adults than Kentucky overall, and 48% of adults have a four-year degree
Adults 18 to 34 are 29% of residents (22% statewide). 48% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 28% across Kentucky.
35.3median age · KY 39.1
LexingtonKentuckyUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school19%
Some college18%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate21%
| Lexington | KY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.6% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 13.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.2% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.9% | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.8% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.9% | 11.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 18.5% | 32.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.9% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.4% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 27.3% | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 21% | 11.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimatesBy the numbers →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Lexington has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–44°
Spring43–66°
Summer63–85°
Fall45–68°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 13
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
355
paid flood claims since 1978
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
College town
11% of Lexington is in college
3 colleges in town.
University of Kentucky28,008 students on campus
- Admission
- 93%
- Net price
- $18,851
- Graduate
- 71%
- Admission
- Open
- Net price
- $6,113
- Graduate
- 43%
- Admission
- 87%
- Net price
- $21,913
- Graduate
- 71%
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Landmarks
174 places in Lexington on the National Register of Historic Places.
