Question 1

Is 40503 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 40503 in Lexington has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Lexington city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 40503 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 40503?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 40503 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 40503. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 40503 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Lexington. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 40503?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 40503 is approximately $348K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 40503 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 40503 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 40503 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 40503 has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100, placing it in the moderate range for Lexington. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 63/100, 40503 scores similarly to the middle tier of Lexington neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Lexington — ZIP 40503

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Scapa At Bluegrass	04–08	—	—	—
Lafayette High School	09–12	—	—	—
Stonewall Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Clays Mill Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Jessie M Clark Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Wellington Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Fayette Pre-School	PK–PK	—	—	—
Fayette County Preschool Center	PK–PK	—	—	—