Nicholasville, Nicholasville KY — neighborhood review

Nicholasville, KY

Nicholasville · Jessamine County · KY 40356

Updated August 6, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$268K

Median Price

17/100

Walk Score

7.1/10

Schools

45 min

to Lexington, KY

Score Breakdown

BAffordability
78/100
BSafety
78/100
B-Schools
71/100
B+Quietness
80/100
B-Commute
70/100
FWalkability
17/100
WYLT Score66/100

Our Take

Nicholasville offers decent family schools and an affordable price point, but it’s very car‑dependent with limited walkability, nightlife and public transit. If you’re okay with driving and want a quieter small‑town feel, it can work; if you need a vibrant urban environment, it’s not the best fit.

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The Good

  • ✓Strong elementary and high schools with some high ratings
  • ✓Median home price and rent are lower than Lexington and many metro areas
  • ✓Low violent crime rate
  • ✓Quiet, family‑friendly community
  • ✓Good for commuters to Lexington (commute time ~30‑45 min)

Real Talk

  • !Walk score is 26 – you’ll need a car for almost everything
  • !Limited dining and nightlife options – mostly small diners and chain stores
  • !Public transit is virtually nonexistent – no reliable bus or rail service
  • !Job market is modest; most employment is in retail, healthcare and education
  • $Higher property taxes relative to the median in Kentucky
  • $Utilities can be expensive due to heating and cooling demands
  • $Home insurance premiums may be higher in a rural setting

Best For

Families with childrenRemote workers who need quietCommuters to LexingtonRetirees seeking low cost of living

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow

Crime & Safety

Nicholasville, KY

B

Safety grade

Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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