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Lexington, Kentucky market snapshot.
Lexington sits in Fayette County, Kentucky. It's home to roughly 321,122 residents. The Census Bureau puts Lexington's median home value at $272,100, while Fayette County's median listing price runs $410,000, up about 4.5% over the past year.
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Lexington market snapshot
Population
321,122
Median Household Income
$67,631
Median Home Value (city)
$272,100
Median Listing Price (Fayette County)
$410,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,101/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.5%
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The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lexington's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $272,100. Separately, Fayette County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $410,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
Regional Price Trend
FHFA's House Price Index for Lexington-Fayette, KY shows a +4.5% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter. Fayette County's own annual index shows a 4.51% change in 2025.
Population & Income
Lexington has an estimated population of 321,122 and a median household income of $67,631, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
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