Living in Lexington-Fayette
Lexington-Fayette is a city in Kentucky, United States, home to 314,488 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 2%, #60 of 4,750), car-free households (top 4%, #125 of 3,933), city lovers (top 5%, #185 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lexington-Fayette
- It is part of Greater Lexington, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 31 min and sets around 23:22; in late June it sets around 3:04.
How Lexington-Fayette ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #3,501 of 11,898 | #49 of 139 | Map |
| Low-income household | 53 | #1,572 of 9,771 | #48 of 134 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #1,786 of 8,006 | #51 of 91 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #1,303 of 6,237 | #36 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #5,903 of 9,474 | #65 of 104 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #4,869 of 9,474 | #55 of 104 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #3,931 of 10,762 | #29 of 150 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #382 of 4,537 | #1 of 60 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #288 of 4,444 | #1 of 57 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #637 of 3,053 | #1 of 34 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,191 of 7,271 | #43 of 98 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #444 of 6,227 | #2 of 86 | Map |
| Car-free household | 80 | #125 of 3,933 | #2 of 53 | Map |
| Student | 79 | #152 of 2,119 | #4 of 23 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 58 | #1,138 of 8,006 | #47 of 91 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #3,964 of 12,111 | #110 of 179 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #185 of 4,114 | #2 of 55 | Map |
| Expat professional | 70 | #1,550 of 7,271 | #1 of 98 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #3,028 of 9,474 | #32 of 104 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 32 | #14,612 of 18,063 | #228 of 289 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #15,872 of 16,523 | #224 of 253 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #13,999 of 18,063 | #251 of 289 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #3,059 of 16,523 | #9 of 253 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #559 of 21,167 | #1 of 367 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,837 of 12,111 | #20 of 179 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 67 | #2,914 of 12,111 | #18 of 179 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #60 of 4,750 | #3 of 61 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lexington (Kentucky) 7 km
- Georgetown (Kentucky) 20 km
- Nicholasville 21 km
- Versailles (Kentucky) 24 km
- Paris (Kentucky) 25 km
- Winchester (Kentucky) 25 km
- Wilmore 27 km
- Richmond (Kentucky) 37 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.