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Lexington, KY

Lexington,KY located in Fayette County in the Bluegrass Region of the state, is known as the Horse Capital of the World — and rightly so. Thoroughbreds have been raised here since the late 18th century, and you can see some of the horses run at Keeneland Race Course, which draws visitors from all over the world. Beyond horses, the city is known for the University of Kentucky and its wildly successful Wildcats basketball team, as well as its historic bourbon distilleries. Lexington's population of 310,000 makes it the second-largest city in the state, with a walkable downtown, beautiful horse farms, great restaurants and upscale shopping.

 

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Affordable Places To Live In Lexington

Median Household Income
$57,275
Median Home Value
$205,303
Housing Affordability Index
134
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
17.40%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Lexington

Unemployment Rate
4.00%
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
43.60%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
66.50%
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Food Scene in Lexington

44.20%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
26.80
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
54.70%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,134.00

Love Where You Live In Lexington

Volunteerism Rate
18.80%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
53.80%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
6.60%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
51.80
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Health in Lexington

91.50%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
15.20%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.46
25.10%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Lexington

Average Mortgage Amount
$859.75
Median Rent
$681
58.50%
Of Homes Owned
41.50%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Lexington

9.10%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
12.20%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
13.90%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
18.70%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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