40506, Lexington, KY

Lexington, Kentucky is a city located in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. The city has a population of about 240,000 and is home to the University of Kentucky. Lexington was founded in 1778 and became a major center for horse breeding and racing. The city's economy has diversified since then, but its main industries are still manufacturing and healthcare.

The median home value in Lexington was $130,000 as of September 2017. This is higher than the national median home value of $217,500 but lower than the median home value in Louisville, which was $220,000 as of September 2017. The percentage of homes with a mortgage in Lexington was 50% as of September 2017, which is lower than the national percentage of mortgages at 57%. The percentage of homes owned outright by their occupants was 19% as of September 2017, which is higher than the national percentage of homeowners at 15%.

The average commute time to work for residents in Lexington was 25 minutes as of September 2017. This is lower than the national average commute time to work at 29 minutes. The percentageageof residents who have a bachelor's degree or higher is above the national percentageageof residents who have a bachelor's degree or higher at 36%.