Living in Lexington (Kentucky)
Lexington (Kentucky) is a city in Kentucky, United States, home to 320,347 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 2%, #53 of 4,750), students (top 2%, #40 of 2,119), car-free households (top 4%, #121 of 3,933).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lexington (Kentucky)
- It is part of Greater Lexington, 7 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 (Kentucky) 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 | #3,517 of 11,898 | #50 of 139 | Map |
| Low-income household | 53 | #1,582 of 9,771 | #49 of 134 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #1,785 of 8,006 | #50 of 91 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #1,302 of 6,237 | #35 of 71 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #5,947 of 9,474 | #66 of 104 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #4,908 of 9,474 | #56 of 104 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #3,962 of 10,762 | #30 of 150 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #386 of 4,537 | #2 of 60 | Map |
| Young professional | 74 | #291 of 4,444 | #2 of 57 | Map |
| DINKS | 74 | #643 of 3,053 | #2 of 34 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,192 of 7,271 | #44 of 98 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #454 of 6,227 | #3 of 86 | Map |
| Car-free household | 80 | #121 of 3,933 | #1 of 53 | Map |
| Student | 83 | #40 of 2,119 | #2 of 23 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 58 | #1,143 of 8,006 | #48 of 91 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #3,977 of 12,111 | #111 of 179 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #180 of 4,114 | #1 of 55 | Map |
| Expat professional | 70 | #1,563 of 7,271 | #2 of 98 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 64 | #3,078 of 9,474 | #33 of 104 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 32 | #14,621 of 18,063 | #229 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 | 2 | #15,483 of 16,523 | #215 of 253 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #14,005 of 18,063 | #252 of 289 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #3,083 of 16,523 | #10 of 253 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #562 of 21,167 | #2 of 367 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,875 of 12,111 | #21 of 179 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 67 | #2,928 of 12,111 | #20 of 179 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #53 of 4,750 | #2 of 61 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lexington-Fayette 7 km
- Nicholasville 15 km
- Wilmore 21 km
- Versailles (Kentucky) 23 km
- Georgetown (Kentucky) 26 km
- Winchester (Kentucky) 26 km
- Richmond (Kentucky) 31 km
- Paris (Kentucky) 31 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.