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Lexington, KY
Lexington · Fayette County · KY 40507
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$347K
Median Price
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Walk Score
6.5/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
D+Safety
55/100
CSchools
65/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score48/100
Our Take
Lexington’s 40507 offers a decent price point and lots of schools, but its walkability is virtually zero and the median income is barely half the median home price. Driving is the only sensible option and you’ll face a fairly competitive housing market. If you’re okay with commuting and the higher cost of homeownership, it might work, but otherwise consider looking elsewhere.
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The Good
- ✓High concentration of highly rated schools
- ✓Affordable median rent for the area
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Good access to parks and trails
Real Talk
- !High home price relative to median household income
- !Very limited walkability – essentially no pedestrian friendliness
- !Public transit options are sparse
- !Housing market can be competitive and fast-moving
- $Property taxes and homeowner’s insurance may be above average
- $Maintenance and repair costs for older homes
- $Utility costs can be higher than neighboring suburbs
- $Potential HOA fees in some neighborhoods
Best For
Families looking for strong school optionsStudents or staff near the university who drivePeople who value park accessThose willing to pay a premium for a suburban feel
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Lexington, KY
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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