What does housing cost in Lexington-Fayette in 2026?

Housing in Lexington-Fayette runs to about €941 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Lexington-Fayette?

Asking rent in Lexington-Fayette stands at 1,101 €/month.

What are property prices in Lexington-Fayette?

To buy in Lexington-Fayette, expect 272,100 €.

Cost of Living in Lexington-Fayette, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Lexington-Fayette — 2026

Lexington-Fayette has 321,122 residents and lies in Kentucky. Median rent there comes to roughly €941 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 232,584 €. Median income is 57,809 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 20% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Lexington-Fayette

Rent

Median rent: 941 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 232,584 €

Income

Median household income: 57,809 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 2,073 €/year

Quality of life — Lexington-Fayette

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

29,9 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

15,1 %

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