Lexington-Fayette Metro Area, KY
Living in the Lexington Metro Area
Bikeability34
Walkability44
Commute73
Public Transit31
Affordability77
Public Safety69
Airports54
Hospitals57
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
511kPopulation+51k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black11%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate24%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$183kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$709Median Monthly Rent+$147 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas38%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Lexington Metro Area
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in the Lexington Metro Area
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Lexington Metro Area
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lexington-Fayette Metro Area, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lexington-Fayette Metro Area, KY
Sphinx Academy
4 miles, S
Sayre School
5 miles, SW
Sts Peter & Paul School
5 miles, SW
Good Shepherd Day School
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lexington-Fayette Metro Area, KY
Transylvania University
5 miles, SW
University of Kentucky
6 miles, SW
Georgetown College
10 miles, NW
Midway University
13 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lexington-Fayette Metro Area, KY
Eastern State Hospital
3 miles, W
University of Kentucky Hospital
6 miles, SW
The Ridge Behavioral Health System
7 miles, S
Saint Joseph East
7 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Lexington-Fayette Metro Area, KY
Blue Grass Airport
10 miles, SW
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
104 miles, E